An Evening for Life 2019

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