AUTS 2023 Digital Program

Opening

CSUCI President

Richard Yao, Ph. D.

Ensemble Director: Dr. Paul R. Murphy

Ensemble Performers: Brandon Boyd- Saxophones, Michael Dore- Guitar, Travis Lozano- Bass, DJ Martinez- Guitar, Anita Montgomery- Vocals and Percussion, Josh Salvatierra- Vocals, Sihoon Seong- Guitar, Rachel Sheehy- Vocals, Josh Valdez- Bass and Drums

Guest Artist: Max Lee- Drums

Music: Treasure- Bruno Mars, Phredley Brown, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine

Everybody Wants To Rule The World Tears for Fears- Chris Hughes, Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley

Should I Stay or Should I Go The Clash- Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer

Gravity John Mayer

How Far We’ve Come Matchbox Twenty- Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cook, Brian Yale

The Chain Fleetwood Mac- Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood

Songs: Como La Flor Composed by A.B. Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo, Popularized by Selena y Los Dinos

En Tu Día Written by Carlos Rivera Ramirez, Popularized by Pedro Infante (Famous Movie Star and Singer of Mexican Music) 

Unchained Melody Composed by Alex North, Lyrics by Hy Zaret 

Árboles de La Barranca by Juan Valentin (Introducing the Harp & Accordion)

La Bamba First Recorded by Álvaro Hernández Ortiz in 1938 (A classic example of son jarocho music)

Narrator: Moses Jensen

Written by: Emma Hitchcock, Savannah Hussey, in collaboration with the class

Story, concept, and performance developed by Production PA/ART 191/391 courses

Part 1: Choreographed and Performed by Maddy Hitchcock & Gabriella Perry, Music: Forever in My Dreams by Two Steps from Hell & Thomas Bergensen

Part 2: Solo Choreographed and Performed by Alexa Brevig, Music: First Contact by Two Steps from Hell & nick Phoenix

Part 3: ART, Choreographed in Collaboration with Performers, Music: Amiss by Michael Wall

Part 4: Community, Choreographed by Maxine Galindo, Stephanie Oregel, Angelina Sandoval, Emma Shidner, and DavMusic: Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen

Artwork by: Jesus Delgadillo-Galindo

Perseverance Cast: Keziah Apostol Alexa Brevig, Lindsey Dodge, Val Franco, Maxine Galindo, Kortni Godsey, Rebeckah Guevara, Emma Hitchcock, Maddy Hitchcock, Savannah Hussey, Robert Huynh, Stephanie Oregel, Gabriella Perry, Amanda Ruiz, Angelina Sandoval, Emma Shidner, Rhea Suvak , Marieanna Thao

Choreographers: Mark Espíritu & Karina Lopez

Performers: Naya Farr, Jazlyn Serrato, Ka’leesie Swain, Santiago Viloria, Heather Wong

Trigger Warning: This piece deals with Female Reproductive Justice and Abortion Rights

Choreographers: Heather Castillo, Elizabeth Lavin-Hughes, MiRI Park in collaboration with the performers

Performers: Kortni Godsey, Maddy Hitchcock, Savannah Hussey, Gabriella Perry, Isabella Roberts, Rhea Suvak, Marieanna Thao, Lauren Walbeck

Music: These Boots Are Made For Walking Remix, by The Supremes, Silo, & Martin Wave

American College Dance Association Research Presentation

Traditional Folklorico Dances from Jalisco

Music: Son de Negra Composed by Las Galindo in 1940

Jarabe Tapatío Composed by Jesús González Rubio in 1920

Kilusan Pilipino Club

Choreographers: Zabrina Thein

Performers: Keziah Apostol, Hannah Binuluan, Nico Ford, Janelmae Padua

Music: Tinikling by Juan Silos Jr. & Rondalla

Thank you to our choreographers!

Choreographer: Doug Caldwell; Re-staging by Heather Castillo with contributions from class

Performers: Rhythm Bansal, Griffin Giboney, Kortni Godsey, Tanya Howard, Bianca Nuno, Rhea Suvak, Revae Weaver

Additional Creative Contributions and Rehearsal Stand-ins: Alexa Brevig, J illian Green, Zahra Nikooaghideh, Stephanie Oregel, Tj Ramirez, Isabella Roberts, Rachel Sheehy, Avery Sierra-Valdes

Music: This Woman’s Work Written and Performed by Kate Bush

Trigger Warning: Performers will be making loud noise via stomping. Those with sensitivity to loud sounds or bangs be advised.

Choreographers: Leniha Lagarde, Jasmine Williams, Shayonna Huley, Aaliyah Thompson, Jamsmine Williams

Performers: Justin Agyepong, Shayonna Huley, Leniha Lagarde, Aaliyah Thompson, Jasmine Williams

Movement Director: MiRi Park

Choreographer: SAMO; all in collaboration with students of the Spring 2023 Hip Hop Class

Performers: Alexa Brevig, Sara Carrasco Yepes, Kortni Godsey, Maddy Hitchcock, Sam Lapin, Sheryl Lagaspi, Kamila Lutt, Trish Mejia, Gabriella Perry, Ritsuko Shimizu, Rhea Suvak, Marieanna Thao, Lauren Walbeck

Music: California Soul, Marlena Shaw (Rambo V Remix)

Hip Hop Dance Practice Course

Shout outs to CSUCI IRA for supporting the Hip Hop Dance Masters Series and helping make it possible; to all of the incredible HHDM guest teachers: Peety Escovedo, Dassy Lee, Ken Swift, Asia One, Eric Sanchez, Laure Courtellemont, Cricket, Frankie Flave, and Michelle Dorrance for coming through and blessing us with your experience and knowledge; SAMO for the fire routine and for generally being dope; to Heather Castillo and CI Dance Studies for working to make space for all dancers and artists on this campus; to BAZEONE for the ill graphic and 3D printed earrings; to every student in the Hip Hop courses this year. Your open hearts and minds make this WERK.

KP Modern

Choreographers: Donovan Fernandez, Trisha Fernandez, Nathan Gomez

Performers: Keziah Apostol & Krisjahn Quilao

Music: Bonita Jam 2002  by RUSSELL!; Feeling Myself by Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé;  Disco Inferno by 50 Cent

Thank you to our choreographers!

Piece Title: Joyful K-pop Medley

Choreographer(s): Kortni Godsey, Emma Hitchcock, Ill Lee, Weki Meki – Fantagio Music MV; Dance Practice; Twice – JYP Entertainment MV; Dance Practice; Chae Dasom, BTS – BIGHIT Music MV;  Dance Practice; and Jung Hanbyul

Performers: Keziah Apostol, Alexa Brevig, Kortni Godsey, Emma Hitchcock, Maddy Hitchcock, Avelina Hull, Savannah Hussey, Opal Keereewat, Kamila Lutt, Gabriella Perry, Ritsuko Shimizu, Rhea Suvak, Amanda Ruiz, Johnny Tian 

Music: CANDY – NCT DREAM; Dazzle Dazzle – Weki Meki; The Feels – Twice; UP! – Kep1er; Permission to Dance – BTS; ThatThat – PSY (prod. & feat. SUGA of BTS)

Music Editor: Kamrin Godsey

Thank you to our choreographers!

Choreographers: Elizandra Guizar, Tayler Hyman, Madeline Weyers

Performers: Natalie Chaidez, Molly Gillmore, Elizandra Guizar, Olga Hernandez, Tayler Hyman, Alexis Lopez, Mallory Mantong, Jennifer Moreno, Makenzie Rae Hovis, Yamile Sena, Shea Skidmore, Kiara Jazmin Aranda Rocha, Claudia Reyes-Vazquez, Janelly Meza Vergara, Maddie Weyers, Kevin Zermeno

Thank you to all of our friends and family for constantly supporting our program!

CI Dance Club

Choreographer(s): Savannah Hussey with assistance from Maddy Hitchcock & Gabriella Perry

Performers: Keziah Apostal, Sandra Carrillo, Kenya Galindo, Kortni Godsey, Maddy Hitchcock, Savannah Hussey, Gabriella Perry, Amanda Ruiz, Emma Shidner, Rhea Suvak

Music: Vroom Vroom, produced by SOPHIE and Jodie Harsh, performed by Charli XCX 

AUTS Production Class

Co-Directors: Emma Hitchcock & Savannah Hussey

Co-Writers: Emma Hitchcock & Savannah Hussey

Performers: AJ Antonio, Keziah Apostol, Lindsey Dodge, Kortni Godsey, Maddy Hitchcock, Gabriella Perry, Rhea Suvak

When we dance, we bring all of our ancestors into the present; those whose presence is known and unknown. Our dance of JOY tonight honors all of the lineages present through movement, honoring all those who have come before us, moving us towards a future together.

We acknowledge that the Chumash are the first people of the lands on which the University operates, and that CSUCI’s campus is on the unceded territory of the
Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians

Tribal Chairwoman of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians

Dayna Barrios

Secretary for the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians and Tribal Chairwoman for the Barbareño Band of Chumash Indians

Eleanor Fishburn

Vice Chair of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians

Matthew Vestuto

CSUCI Chumash Cultural Advisor

Dr. Raudel Bañuelos

CSUCI Alumni

Salvador Ambriz

Performers: Keziah Apostol, Alexa Brevig, Lindsey Dodge, Val Franco, Maxine Galindo, Kortni Godsey, Rebeckah Guevara, Emma Hitchcock, Maddy Hitchcock, Savannah Hussey, Stephanie Oregel, Gabriella Perry, Amanda Ruiz, Angelina Sandoval, Emma Shidner, Rhea Suvak, Marieanna Thao

Music: There’s a New World Coming-darkDARK remix, by Nina Simone & darkDARK

Thank you to Whitney Howard for his contributions and support

Instructionally Related Activities

Megan Hinkernell

Dorothy Patten

Kirk England

The IRA Committee

Annabelle Tran 

Lisa Marie Ruiz

Ellie Parrish 

Anthony De La O

Tracey Canales

Edna Davoudi 

Jessica Dalton 

Daniel Shim

President’s Chumash Advisory Council Members

Tribal Chairwoman of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians

Dayna Barrios

Secretary for the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians and Tribal Chairwoman for the Barbareño Band of Chumash Indians

Eleanor Fishburn

Vice Chair of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians

Matthew Vestuto

CSUCI Chumash Cultural Advisor

Dr. Raudel Bañuelos

CSUCI Alumni

Salvador Ambriz

Stage Management Team

Production Stage Manager 

Cristy Rodriguez Rivas

Assistant Stage Managers

Valeria Franco

Maya Uribe

Video Production

Whitney Howard

Livestream

Scott Feister

Kristopher Kohlmeier

Jesus Delgadillo-Galindo

Moses Jenson

Events

Carolyn Shamowski

Dance Studies

Heather Castillo

Elizabeth Lavin-Hughes

MiRi Park

Black Studies

Raquel Baker

Kidiocus.carroll

Kat Cosby

C.Harris

Nicole Vines

Theatre & Performance Studies

Catherine Burriss- Performing Arts Coordinator

Laura Covault

Hugo Carbajal

Steve Marsh

Malia Roberson

Craig Bickel

Ray McNamara

Diana Ray Goodman

Art 

Art & Performing Art Chair

Marianne McGrath

Theresa Avila

Irina D. Costache

Jasmine Delgado

Matthew Furmanski

Liz King

Luke Matjas

Alison Perchuk

Christophe Bourely

Sharon Coughran

Cathy Ellis

Aldo Figueroa

Ryan Garcia

Peter Harper

Patricia Keller

Anette Kubitza

Leslie Lloyd

Denise Lugo

Larry Lytle

Helen Taschian

Aurora Valentine

Jordan Wong

Music 

KuanFen Liu

Paul Murphy

Steve Marsh

Malia Roberson

Craig Bickel

Ray McNamara

Diana Ray Goodman

Art and Performing Art Staff

Erika Ayala

Ivan Grooms

Kenji Webb

Computer Science

Scott Feister

Communications Program

Megan Kinney-Fiester

ASI Clubs & Organizations

Russ Winnans

Center for Integrative Studies

Alison Perchuk

Jeannette Edwards

Marianne McGrath

Dan Reineman

Brooke Ernest

Teaching and Learning Innovations

Lorna Gonzales

Michael McGarry

Megan Eberhardt

Kristi O’Neil-Gonzalez

Ben Hytrek

Issac Ortiz

Georgia Van Tyne

Jennifer Arcero

Communication & Public Relations

Nancy Gill

Kim Gregory

Kristen Steiner

Karin Genana

Joanna Murphy

Jessica Chiang

Division of Student Affairs

Vice President for Student Affairs

Eboni Ford Turnbow

Leticia Dowd

Doreen M. Hatcher

Lainey Cortes

Dottie Patten

Courtney Ellis

Tom Emens

Airam Flores

Hilda Ocampo

Dianne Wei Bobritsky

Office of The President

President Richard Yao

Chief of Staff

Kaia Tollefson

Provost Mitch Avila

Barbara Rex

Laurie Nichols

Eboni Ford Turnbow

Richard LeRoy

Toni DeBoni J.D.

Andrea Coppinger

Alex Padilla 

Fope Asedina

Mary McDonnell

Andrew Lorenzana

Celina Zacarais

Jennifer Perry

Academic Affairs

Provost’s Office

Provost Mitch Avila

Vice Provost Jessica Lavariega Monforti

Karen Gundefinger

Arts and Sciences

Dean Vandana Kohli

Associate Dean

Phil Hampton

Trina Darakjy

Bryan Swig

Alison Harris

Lori Myers

Joseph Martin

Jasmine Williams

Inlakech

Javier Gomez

Rio School District

Hip Hop Mindset

Darvik Productions 

Director Victor  

LED Screen Jared

Lighting Martine

Sound Andrew

L & T Catering

Our Supporters, Friends, & Family

The Rodriguez Rivas family, Ariel Wing, and Emily Becker

The Castillo Family, Bernardo, Diego, and Lucas

And…

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