The Joy is in the Work: Remembering Ann Reinking (FULL FEATURE)

This is a tribute documentary film about Ann Reinking as a teacher, mentor, and inspiration during her time at Broadway Theatre Project between the years 1991 and 2004. Students share the stories of their experiences training with her and the knowledge she gave them in helping them grow as artists and as people. Actors, dancers, and singers from all walks of life featuring interviews from Patrick Wilson, Michael James Scott, Ashley Brown, Lorin Latarro, Matthew López, Connor Gallagher, Dylis Croman, and many more.
​The film is a collection of stories, archival videos, and photos of unseen rehearsals and performances during the summer program Ann Reinking co-founded and ran during the years of 1991 through 2004.
​The tribute documentary was curated and created by Chase Brock, Darren Lorenzo, and David Haverty (All previous students of Ann Reinking).
The entire cast list, credits, and more info can be found at www.TheJoyIsInT...
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Sarah Jane Shanks
Aaron Felske
Ashley Blair Fitzgerald
Connor Gallagher
Lori Holmes Clark
Mark Price
Jerry Clicquot
Rachael Warren
Lori Land
Darren Lorenzo
Suzanne Simone
Jeff Dattilo
Patrick Wilson
Anna Aimee White
Chase Brock
Megan Reinking
Rodrick Covington
Matthew López
Ido Mosseri
Will Taylor
Sarah Abrams
Estelle Shaw
Lorin Latarro
Liza Jaine
Crystal Eden
Jennifer Mathie
Aaron J. Albano
Sara Warden
Sarah Glendening
David FM Vaughn
Peter King-Yuen
Matthew Napoli
Ann Moller
Ashley Arcement
Brian Spitulnik
Mark Burrell
Ryan McCallum
Bonnie Bishop
Cara Kem
Ryan Kasprzak
Ashley Brown
Tyrick Wiltez Jones
Sarah Wolter
Dylis Croman
Cassie Abate
Alexis Carra
Gretchen Garvin Terrell
Michael James Scott
James Kinney
David Haverty
Erik Liberman
Parker Esse
Kelly King
Blair Dalton Bloomston
Noa Nevé
Heather Curran
Emilee Dupre
Darren Ross
Tyler Hanes
Closing Credit Tribute (in order of appearance)
Parker Esse
Aaron Felske
Ashley Blair Fitzgerald
Danielle Baker
Jaclyn Baker
Nicole Baker
Jessica Lea Patty
John Holley
Kesha McKey
Darren Lorenzo
Music Supervisor
Rob Berman
Arrangement and Piano Accompaniment
‘No One Is Alone’, from Into the Woods
David Haverty
Post-production Supervisor and Producer
OddDogPictures.com
Jeff Reinking
Photography
Additional Materials Provided by
Miri am Baron
Chase Brock
Aaron Felske
David Haverty
James Kinney
Erik Liberman
Kristina Lopez
Darren Lorenzo
Noa Nevé
Mark Price
Darren Ross
Suzanne Simone
Rachael Warren
Anna Aimee White
Debra McWaters & Marcus McWaters
Brenda Siemer and Sister Productions
Nel Shelby Productions via The Verdon Fosse Legacy
Alexis Carra & Chryssie Whitehead of Broadway Arts Community
Opening Art Work
Wyland Tondelier
Wyland Art
wylandfineartist.wixsite.com/wyland
Special Thanks
Nicole Fosse
Founder & Artistic Director, The Verdon Fosse Legacy
Debra McWaters
Co-Founder, The Musical Theatre Project of Tampa
President, Broadway Theatre Project
Co-Artistic Director, Broadway Theatre Project
Herman Payne
Co-Artistic Director, Broadway Theatre Project
Greg Uliasz
Program Director, Broadway Theatre Project
Marcus McWaters
Board of Directors, Broadway Theatre Project
Jane Klain
Manager, Research Services
The Paley Center for Media
Ann Moller
Ginny Burton Stringer
Giulia Falabella
Anna Hankerson Thornton
Megan Auer Micale
Collette Alleyne Williams
Angela Brydon
Allyson Tolbert Richert
Harry Bayron
Stacy Galan Shailendra
Jessica Hartman
Robyn Hurder
Abigail Spencer
Hanif Stubbs
Merrill West
Jack Viertel
JohnMark Triplett
Brianna Lee
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Music Credit Sing, Sing, Sing (Part I) / Christopher Columbus
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[@gracereinking4139]

I miss you, Aunt Ann. You were the reason I wanted to dance and be in the performing arts in the first place. And when I do go back to dance I will contribute that dance to you. I love you.

[@meganmicale4130]

Truly a trip down memory lane of the extremely talented Ann. But also the unbelievable mentor she was who took time out of her busy schedule to educate young artists. She was a gift and we were the lucky ones to get to call her a teacher, friend and mentor. Wow, so well done. Thank you!

[@jimreinking5282]

She was a master of her craft. She was an elegant, generous and kind sweet soul. She was super funny, super loving of all those around her and regardless of her status in life was definitely a loving and down to earth member of our family. Rest in peace sweet sister!

[@odddogpictures]

xoxoxoxoxoxo - David Haverty

[@OlgaLevin]

She was stunningly beautiful, and incredibly talented. She made me proud to be a Seattleite, to know that we have incredibly talented people like her in other areas of show biz here in our neck of the woods is pretty awesome.

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

She to me was Class personified!! Such a aura of heart and love of life !! Rest in Peace and Love !

[@LauraS1]

If you really are her brother I want you to know that your sister inspired me to stretch beyond what I thought were my abilities in dance and to reach for more. I didn't know her and was never in the same room with her except once as she performed in Dancin' but I followed her lead in the way she danced and performed and tried to emulate what I saw. She impacted a lot of people and inspired many more, including this once gawky girl in Mobile, AL, in the late 70's with only mediocre dance talent but a love of dancing. Who among us can say "my sister inspired people around the world"? That's something, no?

[@steliocalagias3275]

I had the extraordinary privilege of dancing along side Ann Reinking back in 1980 on a CBC television special along with a remarkable cast of Canadian dancers. She was remarkable...an inspiration beyond words.

[@lorilandtheatrevideos7115]

What a beautiful tribute to a TRULY beautiful woman of inspiration! Inside and out, she radiated joy, passion, and a desire to bring out the best in everyone she met!!! ❤❤

[@wyland001]

You pass on what you know ... You become what you model --- We all win ... Just try and you will find out in the trying what you are capable of doing! Thank you lovely Ann for these powerful quotes. you are a Legend with so much passion and a big heart! Thank you for this fantastic tribute, I know now, a lot of her and in a performing art life, she was a gift for the Universe. Thank you for this opportunity to have my little skills into your movie.

[@virginiastringer4711]

Fabulous tribute to an amazing performer, teacher and woman!

[@thejoyisintheworkrememberi7665]

The first comment... please see our credits at the end of this film with our Thank You to you!!

[@dahnnyc]

Amazing dancer and woman. She was my Cassie in A Chorus Line in 1976. I went to see her at the stage door. I'll never forget it...

[@thierrylangford5199]

A true legend, may she Rest In Peace and continue to influence and inspire many more future generations of performers and lovers and dreamers because the world needs every single one 💕💕💕🌹

[@skywatcher651]

Loved her in Annie. She had such a class and persona that was mesmerizing. Such a beautiful person in every way. Will always be a fan

[@deborahleone4351]

There never was, nor never will be another Annie Reinking. She was just so passionate about her art. We will all miss her forever.🌹

[@TheBritishActingCoach]

Gonna sit down with a cuppa and watch this at the weekend. I can't wait. I wish I was able to work with her. Such an inspiration. xxx

[@cherylkoski7184]

I saw Ann in "Chicago," my favorite Broadway show of all time, in 1996. Then in 2003 or 2004, I met Ann Reinking by happenstance in the audience at the Algonquin Club in New York City, and she was lovely. I also attended the final show of the Broadway Theater Project in Tampa, Florida, one summer in the mid-2000s, and Ben Vereen was the featured performer. Thank you, Ann, for such wonderful memories.

[@LauraS1]

She inspired me to go into jazz/modern/freestyle dance from ballet because I wanted to be able to dance like her. I first saw her in person when she was on tour in the late 70's in "Dancin" and was blown away. I'd like to say I was able to reach my dream of being able to dance like her but I didn't make it. Still, she was a true inspiration for those of us who love to dance (not that I can due to skeletal issues now). She, behind Gwen Verdon, was THE ultimate Fosse dancer, too. She and Gwen seemed to embody his vision for dance. Amazing women, those two.

[@marjoriegarland2798]

Loved her, her work, her passion for dance,music...joy!💕

[@jessrooney2327]

An emotionally impactful, inspiring film. Thank you all.

[@peggyknecht5551]

I met her at a Marfan Conference. She was such a nice person, and is greatly missed. She was so incredibly talented!

[@melindafischer3172]

Ann is divine!! There is no other artist like Ann Reinking!❤️

[@SarahWolter]

WOW!!!! What a truly comprehensive portrait of the impact Ann had on her student's lives. You captured her essence and her legacy in a way no one else has before. Thank you for letting me be a part of this, and thank you for creating a work of art worthy of the subject matter. Annie would be beaming with pride

[@WonsPhreely]

Wow I dint know much about Ann Reinking, but watching this now its clear she has made a huge impact on dance and show business. Its very inspiring to see an artists who gave so much of herself to art and to others.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Her unearthly beauty and enormous talent.

[@sailorman6828]

It's fascinating how she could move so fluidly and so apparently effortlessly. And THOSE EYES - so deep and vivid.

[@trailadymagazine4534]

Thank you for honoring her memory this way. She was soooo lovely!!! ♡

[@denis65]

Excellent tribute!

[@Wheelstar72]

RIP

[@stardresser1]

She was just EXQUISITE.

[@АидаНевская-я2г]

💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️ 💎💎💎

[@timdaugherty4014]

Nothing about her role in Annie? Bummer!

[@DavidHaverty]

This is a documentary tribute to her as a teacher and a mentor. Everyone knows her from Annie. This is what most people didn't know about her.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

If only they'd focused on her, and not their adolescent raptures...