Eclectic Edge Ensemble

A Woman’s Choice

The Ritz Theatre 2008

July 17^th-19^th @ 8 pm July 20^th @ 2 pm

We premiered a section of A Woman’s Choice at our winter 2008 production “Shelter from the Storm.” This was the first production that EEE took a theme and then created short vignettes and movements with a satirical edge. We had a great time working on this production and finding out amongst ourselves the challenges, glories, stereotypes and laughter we all ensue as women.

Eclectic Edge Ensemble Company Members:

Emily Broeker, Desiree Dantona, Allison Doughty, Nina Ebbighausen, Kristin Grohs, Christa Anderson-Hill, Mallory Kling, Erinn Liebhard, Jennifer Mack, Becky Olson, Lucy Rahn, Katrina Schleisman, Karis Sloss, Megan Vitally

EEE Production Team:

 Artistic Director and Choreographer: 

            Karis Sloss

Stage Manager

            Sarah Salisbury

Light Designer

            Julia Carlis

Ritz  Production Manager

            Mike Grogan

Costume Designer

            Dana Barnes

Graphic Designer

            Hannah Haugberg

Photographer

            Amanda Hankerson

Web Designer

            Joe Song

EEE Board

            Allison Doughty

            Becky Olson

            Erinn Liebhard

            Katrina Schleisman

Fiscal Agent

            Intermedia Arts

Sirocco/Flow

The Ritz Theatre

July 19 – 22, 2007

This show was created sitting in the Barker’s #200 waiting for our turn to take the stage in Jazz Here Jazz Now, when the incomparable Kaleena Miller and I vowed to create a show together. What an awesome idea this was in bringing so many talented artists together.

EEE took the first half of the show and created Sirocco; a tale of a deadly storm that comes into a town and sweeps away at its core. The incredible score was created by Richard Sloss, Warren Park and Bobb Fantauzzo. This was also EEE’s Megan Mohr and Desiree Dantona’s first production with the company. We also had a beautiful guest performance by Andrew Lester.

Eclectic Edge Ensemble Company Members:

Emily Broeker , Desiree Dantona, Allison Doughty, Nina Ebbighausen, Kristin Grohs, Andrew Lester, Erinn Liebhard, Jennifer Mack, Becky Olson, Lucy Rahn, Katrina Schleisman , Karis Sloss, Megan Vitally

EEE Production Team:

 Artistic Director

            Karis Sloss

EEE Board (First EEE Board)

            Allison Doughty

            Christa Hill

            Becky Olson

            Erinn Liebhard

            Katrina Schleisman

Photographer

            Amanda Hankerson

Web Designer

            Joe Song

Choreographers: 

            Karis Sloss & Kaleena Miller

Stage Manager

            Amanda Kieler

Light Designer

            Julia Carlis

Ritz Theater Production Manager

            Mike Grogan

We are less than a month away from our 10th Anniversary show! As we approach this milestone, we cannot help but look back on the amazing people that have contributed to this company. Over the next few weeks, we would like to highlight some of the dancers and artists that have contributed and continue to give so much to EEE. Thank you.

Heather Annis graduated from the University of MN with a BFA in dance and had the privilege to perform works by Louis Falco, Linda Talcott-Lee, and Paula Mann. She currently teaches dance and assists with administrative work at Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center. Heather has been dancing with EEE since 2008 and has loved every minute! She would like to thank her wonderful husband, family, friends, and cat for all their love and support.

Allison Doughty Marquesen is proud to be in her 7th season with EEE! She holds a BFA in Dance from the U of MN, and will graduate with a masters in Holistic Health Studies from St. Catherine Univ. in Dec. 2013. Allison also dances with St. Paul City Ballet, where she was the co-artistic director for the 2012-13 season. When not dancing, Allison focuses her energies on her recently established holistic health coaching practice, practicing and teaching yoga, and most importantly, relishing in time with her beloved family and friends. 

Music that Moves

MN Fringe Festival 2006

U of MN Rarig Center Proscenium Theatre

Friday, August 4^th – 12^th, 2006

This was a huge performance for Eclectic Edge Ensemble in so many countless ways. First off my father, Richard Sloss, and I took a workshop at the Hennepin Arts Center bringing together composers and choreographers. It was such an inspiring workshop for me, and also brought me together with local MN composers Warren Park and Bobb Fantauzzo. Along with my father, they created all of the music for Music that Moves.

The winter prior I was a guest choreographer for Zenon’s Scholarship Program where I created a piece that EEE would later perform entitled: “Waiting.” The best part of working with the Zenon Scholarship Program is that it brought Becky Olson and Katrina Archambault, who have been such positive, supportive and inspiring members to EEE. After finishing the piece at Zenon I held an audition for EEE where we brought such incredible dancers into the company including Allison Doughty, Erinn Liebhard and Nina Ebbighausen. These beautifully talented performers have helped mold EEE into the company it is today. I am so blessed to continue to work with you all.

Eclectic Edge Ensemble Company Members

Allison Doughty, Nina Ebbighausen, Kristin Grohs, Christa Hill, Tawny Hyster, Kelly Kane, Lydia Kantor, Erinn Liebhard, Becky Olson, Heather Parker, Lucy Rahn, Katrina Schleisman , Karis Sloss, Saskia Urbanek

Head Apprentice/Understudy:  Emily Broeker

EEE Production Team:

Artistic Director

            Karis Sloss

Costume Designer

            Dana Barnes

Light Designer

            Julia Carlis

Publicity Material Design

            Richard Sloss