FEBRUARY 5-14, 2010
CAPITOL THEATRE
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Choreography for Midsummer: David Nixon
Music: Mendelssohn
Choreography for Temporal: Ma Cong
Music: Youssef, Brahem and more
Frolic in a forest filled with romance and merriment this Valentine's Day. Adventures and misadventures abound in this adaptation of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, sure to entertain your family or your Valentine. Love is turned upside down and the kingdoms of humans and fairies intertwine thanks to the mischievous Puck and a magical spell.
PLUS A PASSIONATE WOLRD PREMIERE! Choreographer Ma Cong ('25 to Watch,' Dance Magazine) presents Temporal, an emotional dance work that speaks sensually about love and Eastern culture through powerful, rhythmic movement. The work reveals both the softness and strength of dance, set to eclectic jazz music and with costumes inspired by East Indian body art and textiles.
PROGRAMS AT THE THEATER
Poetry Readings in collaboration with Thurber House
30 minutes prior to show
Feb. 5: Poetry Out Loud Students including 2009 Ohio winner Mido Aly
Feb. 11: Chiquita Mullins Lee (Project Coordinator, Poetry Out Loud), recpient of awards from the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Ohio Arts Council
Feb. 12: Ann Townsend (Associate Professor, Denison), recipient of awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ohio Arts Council and more
Feb. 13 evening: David Baker (Professor, Denison), recipient of awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ohio Arts Council and more
Feb. 14: Andrew Hudgins (Professor, OSU), Pulitzer Prize finalist, 2010 winner of a Governor's Award for the Arts in Ohio
Pre-Show Artist Discussions
Feb. 6, 7:30pm: Brad Bradford, Geoff Nelson and Ambre Emory-Maier discuss the literary, theatrical and dance perspectives of Midsummer.
Feb. 13, 1:30pm: Rebecca Turk, BalletMet Costume Shop Manager, discusses the folklore of fairies and costume design for the stage.
Post-Show Artist Discussion
Feb. 5, following: Choreographer Ma Cong and dancers discuss his new work.
Opening Night Dinner
Feb. 5, 6pm, Hyatt on Capitol Square
$110 performance ticket and dinner; $60 dinner only
Proceeds benefit BalletMet's artistic and educational programs.
RSVP: 614.586.8671, bmarkus@balletmet.org, or online now.
