In the End: A Farewell to Kings
Sponsored by
Dark Horse
Choreographer: Logan Pachciarz
https://www.movingartskc.org/logan
Composers: Ennio Morricone, Emma Ruth Rundle, Rush
Costumes: Courtesy of Moving Arts
Lighting Design: Christopher Mount
Dancers: Taryn Pachciarz and Paul Zusi
Synopsis:
Dark Horse is dedicated to the beautiful Dr. David Donovan.
A long time supporter of the arts in Kansas City,
friend, provocateur and founding member of Kansas
City Dance Festival and Moving Arts. The work is
loosely related to being named. Of finding identity in a
pantheon of habitual imperfection/perfection.
Of siblings, being together and Cracking the Skye.
- Pause -
Wide Open
Choreographer: Emily Mistretta
https://www.movingartskc.org/emily
Music Arrangements: Paul Craig
Composers: Ennio Morricone, RZA, Gheorghe Zamfir, Max Richter
Costumes and Set: Courtesy of Kansas City Ballet
Lighting Design: Christopher Mount
Dancers: Isaac Allen, Sidney Haefs, Isabelle Johnson,
Mei McArtor, Sam McReynolds,Troy Monger-Levin,
Taryn Pachciarz, Danni Varenhorst, Ben Zusi, Paul Zusi
Synopsis:
Dust rises like memory; silence stretches beyond sound.
Freedom runs as wild as the untamed land itself.
Here, desolation and hope move as one.
The soul wanders, chasing echoes of dreams
across a landscape shaped by grit and grace.
Every step is a search.
Every breath, a rebellion.
The human spirit dances against the endless horizon.
- Intermission -
The Shape of Life
Choreographer: Gabriel Lorena
https://www.movingartskc.org/gabriel
Composers: Max Richter, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Gabriel Lorena
Costumes: Courtesy of Elevé Dancewear and Kansas City Ballet
Props: Courtesy of The Lyric Opera
Lighting Design: Christopher Mount
Dancers: Isaac Allen, Sidney Haefs, Isabelle Johnson,
Mei McArtor, Sam McReynolds, Taryn Pachciarz,
Danni Varenhorst, Ben Zusi, Paul Zusi
Potter: Gary Long
Synopsis:
Inspired by my religious background and the biblical idea that
God is the potter and we are the clay, my newest creation,
“The Shape of Life”, reflects on personal events of life
that have shaped us into who we are today.
Questioning our nurture, our past, our present,
and what lies ahead, the piece dives into early
recollections, evolving values, past traumas
and beliefs, human emotions, love and loss,
scars, successes and failures, life and death.”
Musical Credits: http://movingartskc.org/musicalcredits
Founders – Established in 2013
Anthony Krutzkamp, Logan Pachciarz, Jill Marlow Krutzkamp
Executive Director
Logan Pachciarz
Artistic Director
Kaleena Burks
General Manager
Taryn Pachciarz
Marketing Director
Marisa Whiteman
Development Coordinator
Kelsey Hellebuyck
Production/Stage Manager
Melinda Craig
Production & Lighting Designer
Christopher Mount
Technical Manager
Tom Parrish
To learn more about our Leadership Team
https://www.movingartskc.org/team
Dancers
Isaac Allen Sidney Haefs Isabelle Johnson Mei McArtor
Sam McReynolds Troy Monger-Levin Taryn Pachciarz
Danni Varenhorst Ben Zusi Paul Zusi
To learn more about our Dancers
Production and Lighting
Christopher Mount
Production and Lighting Designer
With nearly two decades of experience across various sectors of the industry, Christopher Mount is a distinguished lighting designer renowned for his innovative approach and versatile portfolio. After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington, he refined his craft under the mentorship of Tony Tucci, mastering lighting for dance while developing a unique style that seamlessly blends influences from concerts, theme parks, theater, and beyond. His notable projects include collaborations with prestigious institutions like The Nashville Ballet, where he regularly contributes designs. Recent highlights encompass original lighting creations for productions such as "Attitude 2024" and "5 Short Stories," each infusing performances with distinct visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
In his hometown of Dallas, Christopher's creative influence spans a range of dance and theater companies, including original designs for Cara Mia Theatre, Pegasus Contemporary Ballet Company, and Dash Dance Ensemble. He further contributes his expertise as the Assistant Lighting Designer for Texas Ballet Theater and as a lighting programmer for Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, underscoring his dedication to the performing arts community. Christopher is excited to return to design lights for Moving Arts this year.
Melinda Craig
Production / Stage Manager
Melinda Craig (previously Dobson) comes to us from Cincinnati, OH and is in her 4th season as Director of Production at Nashville Ballet. For 11 seasons she served as the Production Stage Manager at Cincinnati Ballet and this will be her 13th season as Production Manager/Stage Manager for the annual Moving Arts Dance Festival. During her time in Nashville and Cincinnati, she has worked with some of the art forms most visionary choreographers of our time such as Helen Pickett, Septime Webre, Jennifer Archibald, Penny Saunders, Trey McIntyre and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, as well as on classic pieces like Jewels, Serenade, Un Ballo, The Sleeping Beauty and Giselle. When not in the theater or studios, Melinda can be found spending time with her 18-year-old daughter Lillis, her 16-year-old son Liam and her partner Tom, as well hanging out with her 3 cats, and a crazy Pitbull named “Roe. She enjoys playing disc golf and exploring local craft breweries.
Contributors of Moving Arts 2025
As of July 10, 2025
(listed alphabetically)
$10,000 or Above
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
Seeley Foundation
Momentum Circle *
Peggy & Andy Beal
Edith Downing
Marilyn A.W. Gaar
Cindy & Mike Wurm
Karen & John Yungmeyer
$5,000-$9,999
Lisa Choules & John May
Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Metzler Copaken Initiative
$2,500-$4,999
Kyle Danner
$1,000-$2,499
George and Wendy Powell
Lisa Sirridge
Barbara Storm
Gregory & Joyce Wolfe
$500-$999
Blair Bieser
John & Angela Walker
$50-$499
Mark & Marvie Dirks
Travis Fischer
Cyndi James
Julia Malter
Alan McDermott
Brent McNulty
Michael Nonbello
Logan Pachciarz
Juliette Singer
Howard Trilling
Matthew White
*The Momentum Circle is a new initiative helping to propel
Moving Arts into the future. More information coming soon.