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

Getting ready before the show

Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine

John Roberts in Migration
John Roberts in Migration

John Roberts, Caroline Fogg, John Swapshire in Power

Caroline Fogg, John Roberts, John Swapshire in Power

Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine

At the door

Chris Peacock pre show

Shacura Wade in Joan
Shacura Wade in "Joan"

Caroline Fogg in Aganju

Alessandra Perdichizzi carried by John Swapshire in Valentine

Chris Peacock in For You

Ensemble - In The Spot

The GEM

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 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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