UNDERESTIMATED Program

Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2024
September 20th and 21st at 7:00pm

Dancers
Cami Caudle
Sophie Creed
Jordyn Dauter
Heather DeSanto
Justine Griggs
Kathryn Honnig
Abby Lamb
Tara Tucci

Director Notes

Woman, creator, dancer, educator, choreographer, and improvisationalist are some of the ways I identify myself as an artist. Through my research and exploration of myself within a variety of job titles, I am finding a common denominator affecting my relationships with coworkers and those who are superior to my position.

The ability to state that I Identify myself as a Woman is something that comes with courage and confidence. This statement brings judgment or stereotypical conversation of what a Woman is or should be.
Through 23 years of womanhood, this is something I experiment with everyday; how to use my form of expression to change or impact the conversation.

A gift I found women have is maintaining strength, leadership, and balance in the most difficult circumstances. Women are UNDERESTIMATED, seen as weak or inadequate for all positions but are expected to raise and bear children with ease.
Similar to this concept, Dance is a deceptively complex sport. Dancers are required to have athleticism, stamina, grit, grace, fluidity, etc. but are intended to make performances look effortless.

Through my choreography, music, and production, I hope audiences are left with a new mindset on their daily lives. I hope when audiences encounter my work they will never second guess the strength of a woman or a dancer. -Abby Lamb

What is UNDERESTIMATED?

UNDERESTIMATED is a choreographed dance piece that encompasses the strength, power, diligence, and confidence of a woman. Throughout the production, stories of women adversity are depicted. These stories are reflective of the specific emotions felt when a woman or those around her face confrontation. The dancers represent this through athletic ability, movement, and emotion.
Oftentimes women are put into a specific stereotype and outline of what we should be or how we should act. This becomes isolating or lonely given the expectations. A 6 foot by 7 foot cube is used as a representation of isolation. Dancers dance inside, outside, and on the cube to represent the struggle of fitting in or breaking out of a stereotype.
With a stereotype women feel pressured to be exactly like other women. Someone who will dress and groom themselves in a specific manner; to wear makeup, have their hair done, and always look their best. This stereotype has been carried through generations and affects more than just a woman's mentality. This stereotype is seen in the workplace, on the street, or through social media.
Through personal experiences and conversations with others, women are treated in specific ways that create uncomfortable circumstances and difficulty in finding powerful positions.
This production is meant to inspire, celebrate, and reflect the lives of women. All audiences can find a connection and a way to empower future generations of women.

Act 1

The Birds

Choreographer: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Sophie Creed, Cami Caudle, Jordyn Dauter, Heather DeSanto, Justine Griggs, Kathryn Honnig, Tara Tucci, Abby Lamb

Sound: The Birds by The Weekend (Instrumental)
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Die Trying

Choreographer: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Sophie Creed, Cami Caudle, Abby Lamb, Tara Tucci

Sound: Die Trying by Michl
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Madness

Choreographer: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Jordyn Dauter, Heather DeSanto, Kathryn Honnig

Sound: Madness by Ruelle
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Runnin'

Choreographer: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Tara Tucci

Sound: Runnin’ by Naughty Boy and Beyonce
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Program Order

Act 2

No Complaints

Choreographer’s: Tara Tucci & Sophie Creed
Performer’s: Tara Tucci & Sophie Creed

Sound: No Complaints by Noah Kahan
Lighting: Stephen Minder

You Dont Even Know Me

Choreographer: Abby Lamb & Tara Tucci
Performer’s: Heather DeSanto, Abby Lamb, Tara Tucci

Sound: You Don’t Even Know Me by Faouzia
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Work Hard

Choreographer’s: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Sophie Creed, Cameron Caudle, Jordyn Dauter, Heather DeSanto, Justine Griggs, Tara Tucci, Abby Lamb

Sound: Hard by Rihanna, Greedy by Tate McRae, and Tamborine by Eve
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Act 3

Loose Control

Choreographer: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Cami Caudle, Heather DeSanto, Tara Tucci

Sound: Lose Control by Teddy Swims
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Ashes

Choreographer: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Justine Griggs on September 20th & Sophie Creed on September 21st

Sound: Ashes by Céline Dion
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Bird Set Free

Choreographer: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Cami Caudle

Sound: Bird Set Free by Sia
Lighting: Stephen Minder

You Cant Stop the Girl

Choreographer’s: Abby Lamb
Performer’s: Sophie Creed, Cameron Caudle, Jordyn Dauter, Heather DeSanto, Justine Griggs, Kathryn Honnig, Tara Tucci

Sound: You Can’t Stop the Girl by Bebe Rexha
Lighting: Stephen Minder

Meet The Cast

Cami Caudle [She/Her] (Dancer)

Cami Caudle is 16 years old and a Junior at Cherokee High School. She has been dancing since she first found her love for dance at just 3 years old! Cami attends Adagio Dance Center and has been dancing there her entire dance career. She has been competing on Adagio’s dance team since she was 9 and has won many awards for her solo performances. During the 2023 season she won Teen Miss Starstruck, Teen Miss Destiny, True Talent Technique Standout Award, and National Senior Miss Fly. In this past season she earned Senior Miss Fly, the Fly Dance Scholarship, Journey Excellence in Performance, the Journey Dance Scholarship, Senior Miss Elite, Elite Excellence in Emotional Execution, the Elite Dance Scholarship, Senior Miss Royal, and an exclusive MSA audition invite. Cami would like to thank Abby for giving her such an amazing and unique opportunity to perform in this show. She would also like to thank her dance teachers and parents for their support in getting her where she is today.

Sophie Creed [She/Her] (Dancer)

[Sophie Creed is a junior Dance and Early Childhood Education Major at Rowan University. She is so excited to be in her first Fringe Piece with such an amazing cast and choreographer. She would like to thank her friends and family for their love and endless support and Abby for this opportunity!

Jordyn Dauter [She/Her] (Dancer)

Jordyn Dauter is a senior, double majoring in Dance & Elementary Education, with CUGS in Writing Studies for Educators and Creative Writing, along with an Honors Concentration. She is the Vice President of Membership for Kappa Delta Pi (the Education Honors Society) , a BLAST Mentor through the Honors College, and a member of the Rowan Dance Team. She is also a dance instructor at Dance Expressions Barnegat, teaching tap, ballet, contemporary, and competition routines for DEDC. Her previous Rowan performances include Making Good Trouble, Exo-Skin-Esphere, Convergence & The Faculty & Student Dance Concert. Jordyn would like to thank Abby for allowing her to perform in her 2nd Philadelphia Fringe Festival show, and her parents & brother for their support!

Heather DeSanto [She/Her] (Dancer)

Heather DeSanto grew up in Aston, Pennsylvania and found her love for dance at age 6. She trained at Concord Dance Center and immersed herself in various dance styles. Heather continued her dance education at Rowan University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Dance and a Minor in Marketing, and was the recipient of the 2022 Bryna G. Goldhaft Dance Award from Rowan University’s College of Performing Arts. While at Rowan, she worked with many teachers and choreographers, including Dawn Marie Bazemore, Joe González, Melanie Stewart, Paule Turner, Dr. Leslie Elkins, Corinne Karon, Henry Roy, and Jodi Obeid. Also at Rowan, Heather was a member of Rowan’s contemporary dance company, Dance Extensions, and served on the E-Board as the Treasurer then Vice President. After college, she was selected to perform her own work at KYL/D’s InHale Performance series and has also performed in Philadelphia Fringe Festivals. Heather is currently a 3rd year company member and the Assistant Director of Project Moshen Dance Company. She is also a dance teacher at the Institute of Dance Artistry and an instructor at Pure Barre Media. She is so happy to be working with Abby again and would like to thank her for giving her this opportunity!

Justine Griggs [She/Her] (Dancer)

Justine Griggs is a junior at Rowan, dual majoring in Elementary Education and Literacy Studies. She practiced dance throughout her childhood into college, studying outside of Rowan at Chez Dance Studio. Justine is currently working at Adagio Dance Center with Abby as a Ballet instructor.She is so excited to be a part of such an amazing production, and would like to thank Abby for allowing her to have this opportunity and her family and friends for always supporting her.

Kathryn Honnig [She/Her] (Dancer)

Kathryn Honnig is a 2023 graduate from Rowan University with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Music (Violin). She was also honored as a Senior of Distinction from Rowan University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. For the ’23-’24 season, she studied as a ballet trainee with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Kathryn is currently an apprentice with Philadanco’s Second Company, DANCO 2. She is excited to be performing in the Fringe Festival once again!

Abby Lamb [She/Her] (Director/Choreographer/Dancer)

Just two years ago, Abby Lamb choreographed, directed, and produced a show called “Roots Ignite”. This show debuted in Philadelphia's Fringe Festival and became a top pick show in week three. With her success and experience in 2023, Abby wanted to create something new for 2024. Abby is a 2022 early graduate scholarship student from Rowan University with a BA in Dance, a certification in dance studio management, and Certification of Eligibility in teaching dance. During her time at Rowan, Abby was in several mainstages, such as Groove!, Small Gifts, and Making Good Trouble. She was also heavily involved in Rowan's contemporary dance company, Dance Extensions, and a member of Rowan's Hip Hop dance crew, 3D. Prior to Rowan, Abby Lamb was a competitive dancer at Dance! By Debra Dinote for fifteen years. Here she performed on Main Street USA in Walt Disney World and with the Philadelphia Soul football team. Abby is now the dance teacher at Williamstown Middle school in south Jersey. This past year was her first year teaching and the first year of the dance program at the middle school. Abby continues teaching outside of school at Dance! By Debra Dinote and Adagio Dance center. Abby is extremely proud of the hard work and dedication her dancers have shown and cannot wait to show her new work!

Emily Lamb [She/Her] (Image Designer)

Emily Lamb is a graduate from the College of New Jersey with a degree in Fine Arts with Graphic Design and minor in Marketing. She previously worked on the poster and social media for the 2021 and 2023 performance, “Roots Ignite”. She designed the logo and photography for tonight’s show “Underestimated”. She is so proud of her sister for all her hardwork and determination. She is so excited to see what she has come up with for tonight's performance.

Stephen Minder [He/Him] (Lighting Designer)

Stephen Minder is a Rowan University Alumni and has designed lighting for Exo-Skin-Esphere, Head Over Heels, and Celestial Sphere. Stephen has worked as Lighting Designer for Rodrigo y Gabriela, The Spirit of Korea Dance Festival, the Rowan Dance Festival, and as Lighting Programmer for Axis Dance Company, Urban Bush Women, and Music From the Sole. Stephen also works for several regional theaters, including Bucks County Playhouse and the Bristol Riverside Theatre.

Tara Tucci [She/Her] (Dancer)

Tara Tucci (she/her) is a senior Dance and Environmental Sciences double major at Rowan University. At school, she is the President for RU Hoofers Club as well as the Vice President of Dance Extensions. Tara is also an Associate Dancer for The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble as well as a dance instructor at NextStage Dance and Step By Step Center for Dance. She would like to thank Abby for another opportunity to dance for and with her, and she is very excited for you all to see the show!

Production Staff

Artistic Director………………………………...Abigail Lamb
Lighting Designer……………........…………..Stephen Minder
Costume Designer…………………………...Abigail Lamb
Set Designer……………………………………Abigail/Bill Lamb
Image Designer……………………………….Emily Lamb

Director Extends Special Thanks To…

Adagio Dance Center, Performance Garage, Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Abby's family and friends, and the entire cast of Underestimated