HER: ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Age 6: First choreography project—a quartet to be performed at her slumber party with her three closest friends. Though no prizes are awarded, she knows she wins.

BFA in dance and BA in English from University of Southern Mississippi. Assistant editor at Dance Teacher magazine. Writes dance reviews for www.bachtrack.com. Dances for MMDC.

IT: THE COMPANY

touche pas is a dance company committed to utilizing large casts and performing only to live music. Humor is often present. The company was formed in 2015 by artistic director Rachel Rizzuto with makeup and costume designer Marc Witmer. 

HIM: MAKEUP ARTIST/COSTUME DESIGNER

Age 17: First makeover—MAC eyeshadow in nylon, applied in the back of astronomy class. Considers himself the real star of the class.

BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Lifestylist. Artistic advisor of MMDC.