Director’s Notes
Unboxed: The Fall Dance Concert invites audiences into the intimate Roberts Studio Theatre for a journey of exploration, outside-of-the-box thinking, and transformation. This 75-minute program unfolds around the theme of unboxing, with each work peeling back layers to reveal new insights into identity, growth, space, and discovery. As the evening unfolds, the stage becomes a space where personal and collective experiences are examined, inviting viewers to see the dance in fresh, surprising ways. Guided by the artistry of faculty, student, and guest choreographers, Unboxed showcases a rich diversity of perspectives in movement and storytelling. Each choreographer contributes a unique approach to designing the space, ranging from introspective reflection to inventive ways of examining humanity, creating an atmosphere that encourages audiences to delve into the nuances of contemporary dance. Through this collection of distinct voices, Unboxed celebrates the power of dance to reveal new possibilities within ourselves and our world.
Special Thanks
Performing Arts Department, Elon Dance Program, Arts Administration Program, Theatrical Design and Technology Program, Suzanne Lucas and the Production Team, Mitch Fore and the Lighting Design for Dance Students, House Management, Alexa, Student Crew and Backstage Support, Parents and Families for Continued Support
Production Team
| Artistic Director | Renay Aumiller |
| Production Manager | Suzanne D. Lucas |
| Costume Coordinator | Heidi Jo Scheimer |
| Asst. Costume Coordinator | Josie Milner |
| Lighting Faculty Advisor | Mitch Fore |
| Lighting Designers | Hailey Avari, Allie Bensimhon, Lindsey Chambers, Lillian Chen, Nik Heiser, Casey Spielman, Sophia Walper |
| Sound Designer | Jasmine Smith |
| Stage Manager | Eliza Gregory |
| Asst. Stage Manager | Gracie Guess |
| Technical Director | Luis Silva |
| Asst. Technical Director | Anthony Cacchione |
| Costume Shop Manager | Heidi Jo Scheimer |
| Asst. Costume Shop Manager | Brianna Boucher |
| Deck Crew | Laird Stearns |
| Wardrobe Crew | Leilani Miranda |
| Light Board Operator | Gavin Miller |
| Sound & Projections Operator | Carter Sindelar |
| House Managers | Keri Anderson Lillian Chen Ava Schneider |
| Poster Design | Sydney Dye |
Dances
Where Does the Light Go?
Choreographer: Hannah Harris
Music Credit: “Lanterns Lit” and “Flickers” by Son Lux
Movement Invention: Hannah Harris in collaboration with the dancers
Costume Coordinator: Hannah Harris
Lighting Design: Allie Bensimhon
Dancers: Ella Carver, Lilly Sears, Sophie Verrecchia, Alydia Wheeler
I Knew, I Knew
Choreographer: Julie Crothers, in collaboration with the dancers
Music Credit: Metronome 105, “Slow Paddle” by Yellow Ostrich
Costume Coordinator: Heidi Jo Schiemer
Lighting Design: Lindsey Chambers
Dancers: Angelina DeMartino, Winell Henriquez, Maddie Milner, Emma Morris, Meredith Peck, Alydia Wheeler
Rehearsal Assistant: Ella Stewart
From inside the process: It felt like eating freshly baked bread; warm, comforting, and unexpectedly wonderful. It felt like seeing the sun peek through the clouds on a long, gloomy day.
NYILY
Choreographer: Brooke Goldstein
Movement Invention: Brooke Goldstein in collaboration with the dancers
Music Credit: “The World We Knew” by Frank Sinatra, “I Can’t Handle Change” by Roar, “New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down” by LCD Sound System; edited by Brooke Goldstein
Costume Coordinator: Brooke Goldstein
Lighting Design: Nik Heiser
Dancers: Hannah Furey, Brooke Goldstein, Lilly Sears, Lila Snodgrass
Tether
Choreographer: Alyah Baker
Music Credit: “Adam” by Meshell Ndegeocello, “Fruitflies” by Gabriel Garzón-Montano, “A Spell for the Present Moment” written by adrienne maree brown, performed by Beverly Glenn-Copeland, “Self-Help Tape” by Moses Sumney
Costume Coordinator: Heidi Jo Schiemer
Lighting Design: Lillian Chen
Dancers: Sol Addison, Ella Carver, Jessica Guidice, Winell Henriquez, Anna Iglesias, Mia Johnson, Emma Morris, Lila Snodgrass, Ella Stewart, Aryanna Vindas, Alydia Wheeler
Tether explores the nature of connection in an increasingly disconnected society. What forces strengthen our connection to ourselves, each other, and the world around us? What forces sever those bonds, and once broken, how does a community begin to heal and repair what has been lost?
Pixel Perfect
Choreographer: Renay Aumiller
Movement Invention: Renay Aumiller with Pheriby Bryan, and Evelyn Ealey
Music Credit: “Miami Showdown” by Digitalism, “.breathe.” by Travis Lake, “Creature Comforts” by Tom Day; edited by Renay Aumiller
Costume Coordinator: Renay Aumiller
Costume Digital Renderings: Brianna Boucher & Josie Milner
Lighting Design: Casey Spielman
Digital Application Designer: Evan Carr
Dancers: Pheriby Bryan (Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2:00pm); Evelyn Ealey (Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm)
In an age where self-image is often shaped through fleeting screens and social media filters, Pixel Perfect explores the complex process of self-discovery amid external expectations. This project features an integration of dance and augmented reality, a technology that overlays digital content onto the real world. The viewers are invited to watch the dance through their phone to witnesses a series of layered identities projected onto the dancer, mirroring the endless personas crafted for validation online. Text for this work was developed in collaboration with ChatGPT.
Silicon
Choreographer: Pheriby Bryan
Movement Invention: Pheriby Bryan in collaboration with the dancers
Music Credit: “Suite bergamasque: Claire de Lune No. 3” by Claude DeBussy and Isao Tomita, “Earth: the Oldest Computer (The Last Night)” by Childish Gambino, “Nikes” by Frank Ocean
Costume Coordinator: Pheriby Bryan
Lighting Design: Hailey Avari
Video Projection: Ella Tune
Dancers: Angelina DeMartino, Hannah Furey, Anna Iglesias, Katey O’Connell, Meredith Peck, Gia Nguyen, Lila Snodgrass
17:1
Choreographer: Jiwon Ha
Music Credit: “Come Back” by RY X, “7 to 8” by Dirk P. Haulbrich
Voice Credit: Aleah Newman and ChatGPT
Costume Coordinator: Heidi Jo Schiemer
Lighting Design: Sophia Walper
Dancers: Anaya Agard, Lucy Burk, Angelina DeMartino, Natalie Dixon, Noelle Drummonds, Hannah Furey, Brooke Goldstein, Hannah Harris, Maddie Milner, Aleah Newman, Gia Nguyen, Katey O’Connell, Meredith Peck, Sarah Rothacker, Lilly Sears, Myah Shepherd, Emma Vanags
“17:1” illuminates how our unboxed personal experiences of emotion shape our identities, urging us to embrace each feeling as part of our shared human journey. Through this collective experience, “17:1” invites the audience to cultivate empathy, growth, and connection.
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