An Evening for Life is a philanthropic theatrical show featuring singers, dancers, acrobats and aerialists benefiting Empty Cradle. This beautiful show was created by dancer and aerialist, Missy Schaaf, in memory and honor of her daughter, James Olivia Messika.
Directors: Missy Schaaf and Natalie Walstad.
Music Director: Vanessa Dinning
Choreographers: Johanna Sapakie and Caroline MacDonald
Theatre: Horton Grand Theatre
Financial Support: Dr. Betty Uribe
Media: Jon Armstrong
Candle Vigil: Lori Mendes
Photography: Ken Jacques
Dessert Bar: Mirna Schaaf
Meals for Cast and Crew: OperaCaffe and Vons
Silent Auction Donors: Alvarado Institute of Skin Care, A Time to Dance, Barona Casino, David’s Roasting, Lamb’s Players Theatre, Southwest Airlines and TruFusion
Program:
Love
Choreography by Luke Allen and Olivia Frantz
Violin- Angela Chatelain Avila
Vocals- Joy Yandell
Adagio- Luke Allen and Olivia Frantz
Shock/Grief
Choreography by Johanna Sapakie
Violin- Angela Chatelain Avila
Adagio- Luke Allen and Olivia Frantz
Ensemble- Cierra Joi, Derrick Boyce, Holland Lohse, Jessie Ohera-Aweau, Luke Allen, Olivia Frantz
Anger
Choreography by Nat Walstad
Acro- Aalicia Ramos, Alyssa Taledo, Ariadna Garcia, Ella Gordon, Kayla Vidal, Regan Doughty, Serenity Estrellado
Depression/Isolation
Choreography by Caroline MacDonald
Vocals- Dai Richards
Pointe- Caroline MacDonald
Acceptance
Musical Director/Arrangement by Vanessa Dinning
Choir- Brad Fox, Jennifer French, Kelsey Young, Paul Young, Shirley Johnston, Vanessa Dinning, Shirley Johnston
Friendship
Choreography by April Leopardi and Michael Radiff
Aerialists- April Leopardi and Michael Radiff
Light
Choreography by Caroline MacDonald
Adagio- Luke Allen and Olivia Frantz
Ensemble- Cierra Joi, Derrick Boyce, Jenna Cremer, Luke Allen, Olivia Frantz, Shayla Chivarini, Whitney Szabo
Love
Choreography by Luke Allen and Olivia Frantz
Vocals- Joy Yandell
Violin- Angela Chatelain Avila
Choir- Brad Fox, Dai Richards, Jennifer French, Kelsey Young, Paul Young, Shirley Johnston, Vanessa Dinning, Shirley Johnston
Adagio- Luke Allen and Olivia Frantz
