Act 1

Empathy

Performer: Brian Murphy, Dancer

Music: Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon & Garfunkel

Choreographer: Brian Murphy

"Empathy is the truest expression of our humanity—it connects, heals, and reminds us that we are never alone."

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At Last

Performer: Adeline Marie , Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarists

Music:  At Last by Etta James

Hello, my name is Adeline Marie. I'm sixteen years old and I am a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a deep passion for music. I've been singing for as long as I can remember, and since then I've gotten the opportunity to be involved in so many incredible experiences. Throughout the years I've been involved in gigs in downtown Wooster, various programs like Berklee College of Music and Summit Choral Society, and vocal training lessons. Within my training I've done classical, contemporary, and theatre. Now I am working on writing an album, and I hope to collaborate with other musicians and discover myself as an artist!

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No One Is Alone 

Performers: Marc Ozanich, Baritone // Jeanne Hansen, Pianist

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

This is the closing number from the musical “Into the Woods” meant to soothe a young girl who has lost so much in her short life. The play, which is a mix of several fairytales, covers many life lessons and the song reassures us that there is always someone on our side who will help us survive.

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In the flowers

Performer:  Lauren Keaton, Dancer

Choreographers: McKenzie Beaverson and Brian Murphy  

Music: Comptine d'un autre été l'après-midi

She is a company dancer at Academy of Arts at January’s, in Charleston, West Virginia.  Thank you very much for coming up here to be part of this show!

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Dina Prima the Ballerina

Spoken word: Mary Ciesa, Spoken word

She is an active member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She enjoys writing historical fiction and non-fiction along with stories related to her medical background. She is thrilled that Dance Institute at the University of Akron will perform Dina Prima the Ballerina as a ballet in May 2025.

Danced by: Kennedy Robinson and Ava Butcher

Choreographer: Brian Murphy

“She was told she was too small, too fragile—but with every step, she proved that strength isn’t in size, it’s in spirit. Against every odd, she danced her way into the light."

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Hearts of Music

Kitreal Chin, Founder of Hearts For Music, Inc

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10 Minute Intermission

Check the organizations that have made this show possible

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Act 2

Send In The Clowns 

Performers: Marc Ozanich, Baritone // Jeanne Hansen, Pianist

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

This is perhaps the most famous of all of Mr. Sondheim’s songs from his musical “A Little Night Music”. It is the experience of discovering that when we finally realize that we want someone who has waited too long for us, they have moved on.

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Jealous Wildfire

Performers: Demarco Sleeper and McKenzie Beaverson, Dancers

Music:  Wildfire by Cautious Clay and Jealous by Labrinth. 

Perseverance often emerges in the face of life’s challenges, where strength and resilience are tested. Physically integrated dance provides a powerful platform for expressing this journey, bringing together dancers of all abilities to explore stories of adaptability and determination. Performances like Wildfire highlight the transformative power of movement, breaking down barriers and redefining what is possible. Through this art form, individuals challenge limitations, embrace diversity, and inspire others to find strength in their own unique paths.

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Widmung           

Performer: Keira Audrey, Singer and Piano Player

Music:  Robert Schumann

Widmung is German for dedication and shows the importance of dedicating yourself to loving and caring for others. It is a song that offers support to those who give love and those who receive it.

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The Journey

Performers:  Brian Murphy and Lieneke Matte, Dancers

Choreographer: Brian Murphy

Played by:  Kitreal Chin, Founder of Hearts For Music, Inc

Music:  Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement, Song:  Ludwig Van Beethoven, Marioverehrer

To my wife, Suzanne Murphy, you are my rock, my constant support. Through every challenge and triumph, you have been there. Your love and strength make everything possible, and for that, I am forever grateful.

Thank you, the audience, for coming and supporting the Artists!