Choreographers Claudia Jill Stoltman and Beth Lapides went on to have careers as professional dancers, as did performers Don Cohen, Penny Rolfe, Rachel Balaban, Nina Lam. Kate Burton, award winning actress was vice-chair of the Sock and Buskin Board. Long unsigned note about RESEARCH ON THE ARTS, which provides a snapshot of the state of the arts in 1978. Multiple ads that will take alumni down memory lane. The student choreographers for this show were: Marica Wake, Beth Braun, Alice Kaltman, Jane Zalutsky, Claudia Jill Stotlman, Beth Lapides. Choreographers Claudia Jill Stoltman and Beth Lapides went on to have careers as professional dancers, as did performers Don Cohen, Penny Rolfe, Rachel Balaban, Nina Lam. Kate Burton, award winning actress was vice-chair of the Sock and Buskin Board. Long unsigned note about RESEARCH ON THE ARTS, which provides a snapshot of the state of the arts in 1978. Multiple ads that will take alumni down memory lane. The student choreographers for this show were: Marica Wake, Beth Braun, Alice Kaltman, Jane Zalutsky, Claudia Jill Stotlman, Beth Lapides. Faunce House Theatre Brown Dance Ensemble presents An Evening of Contemporary Dance, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Concert was produced by Marilyn Christofori, visiting director of dance, a life-long champion and advicate for the arts, who went on to direct the Hawaii Arts Alliance. Technical director Guy Tuttle became an award winning art director and production designer for film and television. Concert included a dance by local guest artist, Marty Sprague and works by Clifton Thompson, Beth Lapides, and Carl Hardy who went on to become professional performers and choreographers. Sock and Buskin Board included Bess Armstong and Amy Van Nostrant who would go on to have careers as professional actors. Program includes ads from local businesses, giving a glimpse of the local commerical scene and 1975 prices. The student choreographers for this show were: Donna Scolnik, Melissa Kraft, Beth Lapides, Beth Braun, Dee Blackman, Carl Hardy. Concert was produced by Marilyn Christofori, visiting director of dance, a life-long champion and advicate for the arts, who went on to direct the Hawaii Arts Alliance. Technical director Guy Tuttle became an award winning art director and production designer for film and television. Concert included a dance by local guest artist, Marty Sprague and works by Clifton Thompson, Beth Lapides, and Carl Hardy who went on to become professional performers and choreographers. Sock and Buskin Board included Bess Armstong and Amy Van Nostrant who would go on to have careers as professional actors. Program includes ads from local businesses, giving a glimpse of the local commerical scene and 1975 prices. The student choreographers for this show were: Donna Scolnik, Melissa Kraft, Beth Lapides, Beth Braun, Dee Blackman, Carl Hardy. Faunce House Theatre Brown Dance Ensemble presents A Concert of Contemporary Dance, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

This concert was dedicated to the student-run Fusion Dance Company on its 10th anniversary. Producer, Julie Adams Strandberg cited Fusion as the best of Brown. She praised the founders for having created an outlet for their choreographic and performing needs, but further noted that it is not unusual for Brown students to start something, but only a few are passed on from generation to generation and become Brown institutions. In this concert, Fusion Dance Company was featured in "Fusion Festival," "Conjuring," and "Dualities." Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was featured in Anne-Alex Packard's "Angels in the Attic," Colin Connor's "Requiem," Strandberg's "Trio," and Marie Muriel's, "The Leaf Catcher." The program included five pages of ads from local merchants demonstrating community support for Brown theatre. Paradigm press congratulated Brown theatre faculty, Paula Vogel, for winning an Obie for her play, "The Baltimore Waltz." The student choreographers for this show were: Nina Spiegel, Jody Blackwell, Margit Galanter, Marie Muriel. This concert was dedicated to the student-run Fusion Dance Company on its 10th anniversary. Producer, Julie Adams Strandberg cited Fusion as the best of Brown. She praised the founders for having created an outlet for their choreographic and performing needs, but further noted that it is not unusual for Brown students to start something, but only a few are passed on from generation to generation and become Brown institutions. In this concert, Fusion Dance Company was featured in "Fusion Festival," "Conjuring," and "Dualities." Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was featured in Anne-Alex Packard's "Angels in the Attic," Colin Connor's "Requiem," Strandberg's "Trio," and Marie Muriel's, "The Leaf Catcher." The program included five pages of ads from local merchants demonstrating community support for Brown theatre. Paradigm press congratulated Brown theatre faculty, Paula Vogel, for winning an Obie for her play, "The Baltimore Waltz." The student choreographers for this show were: Nina Spiegel, Jody Blackwell, Margit Galanter, Marie Muriel. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1992 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Highlights of the concert featured Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg, in guest choreographer Colin Connor's "Requiem, Laura Bennett's "...And Around We Go," Michelle Bach's "Reunion," and Strandberg's "Ice Images." Choreographer Miguel Gutierrez and performer Randy Becker went on to have careers in the performing arts. About The Companies described the extensive schedule of Dance Extension, including a trip to London with the jazz band to perform The Duke and His Mistress, and a local performance with Savion Glover. Student run Fusion Dance Company performed "Echo" by Jennifer Richeson and "Children of Combat" by Tammy Ellis. Five pages of ads demonstrate community support of Brown Theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis. Highlights of the concert featured Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg, in guest choreographer Colin Connor's "Requiem, Laura Bennett's "...And Around We Go," Michelle Bach's "Reunion," and Strandberg's "Ice Images." Choreographer Miguel Gutierrez and performer Randy Becker went on to have careers in the performing arts. About The Companies described the extensive schedule of Dance Extension, including a trip to London with the jazz band to perform The Duke and His Mistress, and a local performance with Savion Glover. Student run Fusion Dance Company performed "Echo" by Jennifer Richeson and "Children of Combat" by Tammy Ellis. Five pages of ads demonstrate community support of Brown Theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1991 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

The 1990-91 Brown University Theatre Season was dedicated to the memory of George Houston Bass, 1938-1990, founder of Rites and Reason Theatre. The concert featured three works by guest choreographers, "Flow Form" by Ruth Andrien, "Mother Tongue" by Ron Brown, and "Venus Platform" by Deb Meunier. The concert marked the 11th season of Dance Extension.a touring repertory company, founded and directed by Julie Adams Strandberg. Fusion, a student run dance company, appeared in two works, "Glamourous Life" and "Lament." Strandberg's producer's note touted dance shows at Brown as journeys into the diverse, vital, and complex world of comtemporary dance and each concert as a living chapter in dance history. Two pages of ads from local merchants reflect community support for Brown theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt. The 1990-91 Brown University Theatre Season was dedicated to the memory of George Houston Bass, 1938-1990, founder of Rites and Reason Theatre. The concert featured three works by guest choreographers, "Flow Form" by Ruth Andrien, "Mother Tongue" by Ron Brown, and "Venus Platform" by Deb Meunier. The concert marked the 11th season of Dance Extension.a touring repertory company, founded and directed by Julie Adams Strandberg. Fusion, a student run dance company, appeared in two works, "Glamourous Life" and "Lament." Strandberg's producer's note touted dance shows at Brown as journeys into the diverse, vital, and complex world of comtemporary dance and each concert as a living chapter in dance history. Two pages of ads from local merchants reflect community support for Brown theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1990 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

In her note, director Julie Adams Strandberg celebrated the inextricable and eternal relationship between dance and music, highlighted by the fact that three of the works on the program were performed by the composers and two additional ones to original commissioned scores. Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was seen in Strandberg's 'Holy Ground" played live by the composer, Tom Farrell| faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly's "In the Wings" with guest artist, Annamaura Silverblatt| guest choreographers Richard Colton & Amy Spencer's "Changing Fronts" from 1993| and alumna Laura Bennett's , "Part Two." "Breaking Silence" from 1988 by guest choreographer Annamaura Silverblatt featured guest artists, dancer Marty Sprague and composer/performer Ron Schmitt. The student choreographers for this show were: Dana Chase, Karen Spitzer, Dorian Johnson. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Laura Bennett '92, "Part Two" In her note, director Julie Adams Strandberg celebrated the inextricable and eternal relationship between dance and music, highlighted by the fact that three of the works on the program were performed by the composers and two additional ones to original commissioned scores. Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was seen in Strandberg's 'Holy Ground" played live by the composer, Tom Farrell| faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly's "In the Wings" with guest artist, Annamaura Silverblatt| guest choreographers Richard Colton & Amy Spencer's "Changing Fronts" from 1993| and alumna Laura Bennett's , "Part Two." "Breaking Silence" from 1988 by guest choreographer Annamaura Silverblatt featured guest artists, dancer Marty Sprague and composer/performer Ron Schmitt. The student choreographers for this show were: Dana Chase, Karen Spitzer, Dorian Johnson. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Laura Bennett '92, "Part Two" Stuart Theatre, Faunce House Brown Dance Ensemble 1996 Spring Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

This concert was acclaimed by local audiences as marking a turning point in the growth of the dance program, based on the range and calibre of the repertory and the stregth of the dancers. Highlights included "Lady Finger Blues" by associate director, Margaret Donor| "Folk Suite" by director Julie Adams Strandberg| "The Diary of an African Nun" by Brenda Y. Bell| 'Concerto" by Maggie Schrero| "Steppin'" by Barbara Haley and Allison Tucker, and "Octaves" by David Bronstein. Gifts of theatre memorabilia were requested to be housed at the then new Becker Library in Lyman Hall. Directors note by Julie Adams Strandberg. Ads from local merchants. The student choreographers for this show were: Brenda Y. Bell, Maggie Schrero, Lee Katz, Frances DeRook, Karen Cavanagh, Barbara Sarbin, Ann Haley, Allyson Tucker, David Bronstein, Karen Einbund, Lucia Gill, Melissa Mack, Rachael Jungels, Wally Niquette, Karen Siff. This concert was acclaimed by local audiences as marking a turning point in the growth of the dance program, based on the range and calibre of the repertory and the stregth of the dancers. Highlights included "Lady Finger Blues" by associate director, Margaret Donor| "Folk Suite" by director Julie Adams Strandberg| "The Diary of an African Nun" by Brenda Y. Bell| 'Concerto" by Maggie Schrero| "Steppin'" by Barbara Haley and Allison Tucker, and "Octaves" by David Bronstein. Gifts of theatre memorabilia were requested to be housed at the then new Becker Library in Lyman Hall. Directors note by Julie Adams Strandberg. Ads from local merchants. The student choreographers for this show were: Brenda Y. Bell, Maggie Schrero, Lee Katz, Frances DeRook, Karen Cavanagh, Barbara Sarbin, Ann Haley, Allyson Tucker, David Bronstein, Karen Einbund, Lucia Gill, Melissa Mack, Rachael Jungels, Wally Niquette, Karen Siff. Faunce House Theatre Brown Dance Ensemble, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

This was the second concert devoted exclusively to student choreography produced jointly by Body and Sole and Brown Theatre. Body & Sole had been created the year before to coordinate student dance at Brown. Julie Adams Strandberg was the faculty advisor. The student choreographers for this show were: Sheela Prasad, Ruth Streiter, Kyle Shepard, Audrey McIntyre, Connie Wu, Jessica Shepardson, Lauren Linder, Kimberly Insel, Olivia Ma, Aimee, Palladino, Claudine Lott, Benjamin F. Asriel, Caedra Scott-Flaherty, Tisola Logan, Chad Ebesutani, Yasuhiro Takayama. This was the second concert devoted exclusively to student choreography produced jointly by Body and Sole and Brown Theatre. Body & Sole had been created the year before to coordinate student dance at Brown. Julie Adams Strandberg was the faculty advisor. The student choreographers for this show were: Sheela Prasad, Ruth Streiter, Kyle Shepard, Audrey McIntyre, Connie Wu, Jessica Shepardson, Lauren Linder, Kimberly Insel, Olivia Ma, Aimee, Palladino, Claudine Lott, Benjamin F. Asriel, Caedra Scott-Flaherty, Tisola Logan, Chad Ebesutani, Yasuhiro Takayama. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Body & Sole and Brown University Theatre Present Fall Dance Concert 2002, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

A highlight of this program was the return of Troika Ranch, directed by choreographer Dawn Stoppiello and composer and video designer Mark Conilgio, to set a second piece on Dance Extension. Troika Ranch was at the forefront of integrating technology with live performance. Extension was also featured in Meg Weeks '11 "Overlay" and in "Rooms Etude," arranged by Lorry May inspired by Anna Sokolow's 1955 "Rooms." New Works/World Traditions Movement Theatre, under the direction of Michelle Bach-Coulibaly, created and performed "Luna Rise" which included text, aerialists, live music, projected images, masks, and puppets. Producer Julie Adams Strandberg's note pondered the difference between the record of an experience and the experience itself and the importance of experiencing the moment -- both in life and in the theatre. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Grisselle Escotto '10 (with faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly) A highlight of this program was the return of Troika Ranch, directed by choreographer Dawn Stoppiello and composer and video designer Mark Conilgio, to set a second piece on Dance Extension. Troika Ranch was at the forefront of integrating technology with live performance. Extension was also featured in Meg Weeks '11 "Overlay" and in "Rooms Etude," arranged by Lorry May inspired by Anna Sokolow's 1955 "Rooms." New Works/World Traditions Movement Theatre, under the direction of Michelle Bach-Coulibaly, created and performed "Luna Rise" which included text, aerialists, live music, projected images, masks, and puppets. Producer Julie Adams Strandberg's note pondered the difference between the record of an experience and the experience itself and the importance of experiencing the moment -- both in life and in the theatre. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Grisselle Escotto '10 (with faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly) Stuart Theatre, Faunce House 2011 Festival of Dance, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

This annual Commmencement Dance Concert expanded on the tradition of providing a homecoming for dance alumni while showcasing hghlights from the previous dance season. Jamal Jackson '00 and his company perfromed three pieces in the concert. The student choreographer for this show was: Meg Weeks. The alumni choreographers and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Jamal Jackson '00, "Space Coding", "Mile 21", "SUPPLANT"| Grisselle Escotto '10 (with faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly) This annual Commmencement Dance Concert expanded on the tradition of providing a homecoming for dance alumni while showcasing hghlights from the previous dance season. Jamal Jackson '00 and his company perfromed three pieces in the concert. The student choreographer for this show was: Meg Weeks. The alumni choreographers and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Jamal Jackson '00, "Space Coding", "Mile 21", "SUPPLANT"| Grisselle Escotto '10 (with faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly) Stuart Theatre, Faunce House 2011 Commencement Dance Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

The highlight of this program was Dance Extension in Paul Taylor's iconic work, "Esplanade." Producer Julie Adams Strandberg remarked in her program note that Taylor repertory is rarely set outside of the professional and conservatory worlds and that members of Extension join a small group of performers who will embody forever the language of one of the icons of American dance. "Esplanade" was staged by Ruth Andrien, dancer in the original cast. The dancers were also coached by Carolyn Adams, an original cast member, and Taylor dancer Robert Kahn. Extension also performed Danny Grossman's "Ecce Etude," and 2005 alumnus Jude Sandy's "A Day Before the Unbecoming" with guest performers Laura Bennett '92 and Shura Baryshnikov. The program also included "Road Home Zydeco," a full-act work by Michelle Bach-Coulibaly, Giselle Escotto, and New Works/World Traditions, and "Displaced Dreams" by guest choreographer, Alli Ross. The student choreographer for this show was: Grisselle Escotto. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Jude Sandy '05, "A Day Before the Unbecoming" The highlight of this program was Dance Extension in Paul Taylor's iconic work, "Esplanade." Producer Julie Adams Strandberg remarked in her program note that Taylor repertory is rarely set outside of the professional and conservatory worlds and that members of Extension join a small group of performers who will embody forever the language of one of the icons of American dance. "Esplanade" was staged by Ruth Andrien, dancer in the original cast. The dancers were also coached by Carolyn Adams, an original cast member, and Taylor dancer Robert Kahn. Extension also performed Danny Grossman's "Ecce Etude," and 2005 alumnus Jude Sandy's "A Day Before the Unbecoming" with guest performers Laura Bennett '92 and Shura Baryshnikov. The program also included "Road Home Zydeco," a full-act work by Michelle Bach-Coulibaly, Giselle Escotto, and New Works/World Traditions, and "Displaced Dreams" by guest choreographer, Alli Ross. The student choreographer for this show was: Grisselle Escotto. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Jude Sandy '05, "A Day Before the Unbecoming" Stuart Theatre, Faunce House 2010 Brown Festival of Dance, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)