Collin County Ballet Theatre and Guild,

Plano’s Mayor Pat Evans, Honorary Chairman

AND

The 2003-04 Fundraising Committee

Artistic Directors:

Kirt & Linda Hathaway

PRESENT . . .

The 3rd Annual Spring Auction

Dinner and Gala Performance

benefiting

Collin County Ballet Theatre

Bringing the Art of Ballet to our Community

2003 - 04 Board of Directors

Executive BoardKirt Hathaway President & Artistic Director

Linda Hathaway 1st Vice President & Artistic Director

Dr. Paul Evans Holbrook 2nd Vice President

Marica Porter Treasurer

Nancy Ferguson Secretary

Advisory Board of DirectorsMaricela Cwalino MC Design

Robert S. Kenyon Public Relations Commitee Chair St. Marks School of Texas

Janet Maccubbin ICF Consulting

Amy McMillin Community Development Committee Chair Community Leader

Denise Schaffer Community Leader

Curtis Wade Wade Consulting Group

2003 - 04 Guild Executive Committee

OfficersCo-Presidents Nancy Ferguson & Denise Schaffer

Vice President Linda Hathaway

Secretary/ Historian Marica Porter

Treasurer Marica Porter

Parlimentarian Nancy Ferguson

Advisory Board Representative Denise Schaffer

Committee ChairsMembership Lynette Kenyon

Publicity Kimberly Ashby

Fundraising Jill Hoersten

2003 - 04 Company Roster, Artists & AcademyArtistic Directors Kirt & Linda Hathaway

Company Artists Laura de Guia, Brandon Magee, Marica Porter, Christian Richards, Adrienne LaNette Stevens, Alejandra Wilkerson, Joey VillalobosYouth Ensemble Members Senior Company Rachel Beebe, Madelaine Boyce, Sarah Kroboth, Emily McLaughlin, Anne Patterson, Lacey Taylor,

Jr. Company Samantha Ashby, Allison Combs, Amanda Faas, Catie Ferguson, Kaitlyn Ilseng, Lynsey Kenyon, Katie Regan, Alli Turner, Makenzie Weinman, Kellie Willman Apprentice Company Abby Gunn, Sarah Lewis, Stephanie Reeves, Brooke Stephens, Christina Swisher, Stephanie Tison, Chiara Tondi-Resta, Morgan Turner, Anna Westby

Collin County Ballet Theatre

Artistic Directors, Kirt & Linda Hathaway Technical Director Michelle Burdeaux

Courtyard Theatre Coordinator Russell Read

Resident Choreographers Christian Richards & Micki Saba

Backstage Coordinator Jo Braley

Company Photographer Jean Dupas

Special Thanks

Catering Texas Stardom Restaurant

Costumes Houston Dance Theatre

Scenery Bill Reed Designs

Graphic Design Maricela Cwalino & Christina Freeman

Program Lay-Out & Design Christina Freeman

2003 – 2004 Season Special MentionsOrganizations & Businesses

City of Plano, Courtyard Theatre, Westin Stonebriar Resort, Frisco Style Magazine,

WRR101.1FM, Frisco Independent School District, Frisco Association for the Arts,

Texas Stardom Restaurant, Keller Williams Realty Preston/Frankford, Kinko’s, MC Designs,

Collin County Ballet Theatre Advisory Board, Collin County Ballet Theatre Guild

Gala Committee Members and Individuals Special Thanks

Chairpersons, Jill Hoersten, Amy McMillin, Denise Schaffer, Kim Ashby,

Susan Davis & Carol Boatwright, Jo Braley, Michael & Carol Craven,

Nancy Ferguson, Christina Freeman, Jenne Jaeb, Bob Kenyon, Susan Parfrey,

Marica Porter, Mary Rinaldi, Craig Sundell, Nancy Turner, Joey Villalobos

Special Thanks to everyone who has donated time, energy & services to make the 2004 “Gala a la Rouge” a wonderful success.

Collin County Ballet TheatreProduction Staff

Prima Platinum Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Kenyon, Sam Lewis,M.D., P.A.,

Bruce and Susan Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Weinman

Pas de Deux Ms. Nancy Ferguson, The Craig Hoersten Family,

Mrs. Kim Ilseng, Mrs. Shernaz Varia

Arabesque Mr. William Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. Clay K. Boatright,

Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Castillo, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fuller, Glenn and Laurie Gunn,

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Kevin & Melissa), Ted and Amy McMillin,

Doug and Marilil Reeves, Patrick and Cheryl Regan, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Tison,

Luis Tondi, Alice Zaccarello

Family David and Julie Abell, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Ashby, Bill and Pam Bayless,

Mrs. Karen Berteau, Mr. and Mrs. Jo and Joe Braley, Tsuki Caspary-Brooks,

Michael and Carol Craven, Mrs. Patricia Ebanks-Suarez, Mrs. Laura Ellison,

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Faas, Mr. Rick Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henderson,

Ms. Lainee Hubbard, Mrs. Janet Maccubbin, Mrs. Amy McFarland,

Mr. Bryan Parfrey, Mrs. Luanne Patterson, Ms. Tami Pellicane,

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schaffer Ms. Betty Stahl, James and Loretta Stevens,

Dr. and Mrs. Ervin E. Tang, The Turner Family, Mrs. Cecilia Vaughn,

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Westby, Mrs. Kim Whitaker, Lisa C. Williams,

Ms. Rebecca Wilson

Individual Mrs. Edward Boyce, Ms. Peggy J. Curry, Mrs. Ruthie Davis, Nikki Ghanfili,

Mrs. Laura Palagyi, Miss Marica Porter, Mr. Eduardo Tamayo

Student Grace Abell, Samantha Alyse Ashby, Emily Avery, Christy Bayless,

Rachel Beebe, Kaitlyn Berteau, Blaire Boatright, Allison Braley,

Hannah Braley, Jack Braley, Josephine Castillo, Catherine Craven,

Mikayla Ellison, Amanda Faas, Catie Ferguson, Elise Fuller, Abby Gunn,

Julia Hart, Kate Henderson, Delaney Hillan, Naomi Jo Hoersten,

Anderson Hubbard, Kaitlin Ilseng, Laura Elizabeth Kenyon,

Lynsey Christine Kenyon, Ashton Leonard, Sarah Lewis, Stephanie Lewis,

Alexandra Lister, Summer Maccubbin, Sydney Maccubbin,

Chole McFarland, Madeline McMillin, Kristy Ng, Alyssa Parfrey,

Anne Patterson, Riana Caitlin Pelicane-Hart, Stephanie Reeves,

Katie Regan, Jared Schaffer, Lauren Schaffer, Brooke Stephens,

Christina Swisher, Nicole Swisher, Christine Diane Tang, Carolyn Grace Tang,

Stephanie Tison, Abigail Merrell Todd, Chiara Tondi, Alli Turner,

Morgan Turner, Keya Varia, Reagan Vaughn, Makenzie Weinman,

Anna Westby, Mara Westby, Elle Whitaker, Erica Williams,

Anna Wilson, Julie Yue, Katie Zeng

2003- 2004

Collin County Ballet Theatre Guild

Under the artistic direction of Kirt and Linda Hathaway, Collin County Ballet Theatre will close out its exciting 2003-2004 season spring concert entitled “Spirit of Dance” April 10th at 7:00 at Dallas’ premier performing arts facility the Eisemann Center in Richardson.

Who: Collin County Ballet Theatre

When: April 10th 7:30pm

Where: Eisemann Center

What: “Spirit of Dance” Three World Premiers

Tickets: $15-$40; www.eisemanncenter.com; 972.744.4650

ONE NIGHT ONLY!Ticket prices range from $15 Balcony $40 Loge, with Center Orchestra $30 Side Orchestra $25 Back Orchestra $20. AARP discount 10%. Tickets go on sale immediately.

This concert will feature 3 World Premiers:

“Symphonic Dance”Choreography: Kirt Hathaway, CCBT Artistic DirectorComposer: Cesar Franc Selection: Symphonic VariationsAn abstract classical ballet

“Coquetar & Artormentar”Choreography: Christian Richards, CCBT Resident ChoreographerComposer/Music: Yo Yo Ma, BraslieraA lighthearted one act story ballet with the setting of a town market

“A New Work to the music of Harry Connick Jr.”Choreography: Frank Vega, Artistic Director La JazzDanz, Guest ChoreographerMusic: Selections from Harry Connick Jr.A vibrant jazz ballet

Collin County Ballet Theatre

Announces

Spring Concert

“Gala A La Rouge”

Welcome to Collin County Ballet Theatre’s

3rd Annual Spring Auction Dinner and Gala Performance

Schedule of Events

7:00pm Doors Open; Check-in Begins;

Silent Auction Starts

7:30pm Dinner is served

8:30pm Ballet Performance by

Collin County Ballet Theatre;

Silent Auction Closed

10:15pm Ice Box Treasure Chest is

Unlocked !

10:30pm Check-Out Begins

“Gala A La Rouge”

Collin County Ballet TheatreArtistic Directors, Kirt & Linda Hathaway

“Bistro a la Rouge”Choreography: Kirt Hathaway

Music: Jacques Offenbach

Costumes: Courtesy of Houston Dance Theatre

The setting is a little café somewhere in the whirl of the French nightlife

Maitre De Ceremonies Christian Richards

Madame de la Bistro Marica Porter

Coquettes Rachel Beebe, Emily McLaughlin,

Lacey Taylor, Anne Patterson

Baron Joey Villalobos

Lady in Red Laura de Guia

Can-Can Girls Catie Ferguson, Lynsey Kenyon,

Katie Regan, Alli Turner,

Makenzie Weinman, Kellie Willman

Waiters Shaun Ghanfili, Abe Smith, Logan Westby

“Gala A La Rouge”

BID STICKERS & SILENT AUCTION RULES

At registration, attendees will be given a bidder packet which includes the program with bidder number and

individual, personalized stickers. These stickers are like CASH this evening! These stickers are used when bidding

on the Silent Auction items, Wine Surprise, ICE Box and drink tickets. You pay one final bill at the conclusion of the

evening (cash, check or MasterCard and VISA are accepted).

The bidder understands the merchandise is offered “As Is” and of “Estimated Value.” The Auction Committee makes

no warranties, expressed or implied, or representations in connection with the sale. Please read all guidelines and

restrictions for each item. A Winning Bid in the Silent Auction and/or A Purchase of Wine Surprise, Drink Tickets and

ICE Box Raffle is considered a Legal-Binding Agreement and must be paid for at the conclusion of the auction. No

items may be exchanged once purchased. If an item is not used before the expiration date, the Auction Committee

is not responsible for replacing the item or extending the date. Trip destinations may not be exchanged, and all

restrictions noted on gift certificates apply and are the responsibility of the Buyer.

SILENT AUCTION

1. The Silent Auction area is open for bidding at 7:00 p.m. and will close during the Ballet Performance.

2. All items have bid sheets. Guests desiring to bid must do so by placing their bid labels on the corresponding Bid Sheet. If additional labels are needed, they can be obtained at check-in any time throughout the evening. Do not remove Bid Sheets during the bidding.

3. Opening Bids are indicated on the Bid Sheets. Please observe minimum bid increments for each Silent Auction item. Incorrect bidding will nullify a bid.

4. All announcements made during the Silent and Live Auction take precedence over printed materials.

5. Silent Auction items that are not claimed will be sold to the next highest bidder on the sheet. Items are not to be removed until paid for at check-out.

Relax, have fun, and bid high!

This is going for a great cause.

Thank You!

“Gala A La Rouge”

Dinner BuffetSalade Jardin

Garden Salad served with two dressings

Le Poulet de Rôti de four a la ProvenceOven roasted chicken with mushrooms, bacon and pearl onions

Le rosbif avec la sauce de Grain De Poivre de cognacRoast Beef with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce

Les Accompagnements latéraux de PlatRoast Potatoes

Vegetable Medley

Freshly baked rolls with butter

Pour le dessert, un assortiment Décadent de petite foursDecadent assortment of petite fours

Coffee, Iced Tea and Water

Entretenir à la Barre de la Plano Courtyard TheatreCash Bar Service provided by Plano Courtyard Theatre

Copper Ridge Wines $4 per glass (Chardonnay, Merlot, White Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon)

Domestic Beers $3 per glass

Premium Beers $4 per glass

Soft Drinks $1 each

Bottled Waters $1.50 each

“Gala A La Rouge”

Wine Surprise RulesPlace your bid sticker on a Wine Surprise Bid Sheet to secure a bottle.

There is a limited number of bottles, so make your purchase early!

After checkout, bring your paid receipt to the Wine Surprise table and pick a

cork from the cork container.

The number on your cork corresponds with your winning Wine Surprise bottle!

Wine Surprise FactsFor a price of $25 all Wine Surprise players will select and receive a bottle of

wine having a minimum value of $15. Within the available selection are many

premium and collectable fine wines. Every player has the opportunity to go

home with one of the following stellar vintages:

• 1967 Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux valued at $92

• 2000 Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon valued at $70

• 1998 Paradigm Napa Valley Merlot Oakville valued at $45

“Gala A La Rouge”

Ice Box Treasure Chest Raffle Rules

Special ICE CUBES may be purchased for $10 each. Once melted,

three cubes reveal a TREASURE BOX KEY. Each person with a key

will get a chance to unlock the Treasure Chest, but only one lucky

person will have the key that unlocks the Treasure!

The Treasure Box holds:

A Stunning Ladies 14k yellow gold ring w/ blue topaz center stone surrounded by 6 diamonds 0.23ctw

Valued at $1,000

Plus some cubes contain a few smaller surprises!

Good Luck!

Only 100 cubes are available so your chances at winning are high!