Directed by Sedina Ackuayi '25 and Payton Thompson '25
Produced by Selorna Ackuayi '25 and Sarah Moreno '26

PERFORMANCE DATES

Loeb Proscenium

Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 17 at 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM
Friday, November 22 at 6:30 PM (Free with HUID)

Run time: 1 hour, 35 minutes including a 15 minute intermission

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Dawn is defined as “the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time, especially one considered favorable.” With exciting new works, reimagined classical repertoire, and new professional opportunities for our dancers, Dawn symbolizes the growth and rebirth of Harvard Ballet. Through tenacity, hard work, and optimism, ballet dancers are pillars of growth and success. Dawn encapsulates these qualities and places them onstage. This show will connect audiences and dancers alike and stand as a true testament to ballet’s ability to heal, unite, inspire, and radiate light.

Please reach out to harvardballetcompany@gmail.com with any questions.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Co-Director ... Sedina Ackuayi (Harvard College '25), Payton Thompson '25
Producer (Tech) ... Selorna Ackuayi (Harvard College '25)
Producer (Finance) ... Sarah Moreno '26
Stage Manager ... Lillian Rousey '27
Rehearsal Director ... Carter Hayes '25
Lighting Designer ... Gabe Seplow '24
Lighting Programmer/Operator ... Onovughakpor Otitigbe-Dangerfield '25
Sound Designer/Operator ... Norene Williams '27
Assistant Lighting Programmer/Operator ... Anwen Cao '28, Jason Lin '27, Anneliese Mattox '28
Assistant Stage Manager ... Claire O'Sullivan '28
Assistant Sound Operator/Lighting Programmer/Operator ... Karis Ka '28
Assistant Sound Operator ... Neeraja Kumar '27
Publicity Chair ... Sophia Barakett (Harvard College '25), Emma Nagler '26
Costumer ... Melinda Wang (Harvard College '27)
Treasurer ... Cole Yellin (Harvard College '25)
Fundraiser ... Ava Winer '26
Historian ... Katharine Stevens '25
Secretary ... Sophie O'Melia '25
Social Chair ... Olivia Callander '26
DEI Chair ... SoEun Park '26
Co-Off Campus Liaison ... Nikoletta Kennedy (Harvard Ballet Company '25), Peyton Darby '26
Choreographer ... Julia Solecki '26, Sedina Ackuayi (Harvard College '25), Talia DeLeo '25, Sadie Strong '27, thom mcneilly (emerson college '25), Kathryn Nairn '26, Carter Hayes '25, Anna Governale '27, Nikoletta Kennedy (Harvard Ballet Company '25), Maya Shiloni '26, Sedona Perin '26
Classical Repertoire Coordinator ... Peyton Darby '26

CAST

Ensemble cast.