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Charlotte Squawks Returns With Charlotte, We Have a Problem!........ 4 Opera Carolina’s New Season Rooted in Mystery and Mayhem.......... 6 Match the Lyrics for Jersey Boys..........................................................12 Inspired Works – An Exhilarating All-star Lineup.................................14 Lots of Fun in Store With Symphony’s 2017-2018 Pops Series...........16 Spot the Differences With The Little Mermaid.......................................18
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Charlotte Squawks Returns With Charlotte, We Have a Problem!
n the 13th edition of the Charlottecentric musical parody, titled Charlotte Squawks 13: Charlotte, We Have a Problem, the creative team of Mike Collins and Brian Kahn will once again collaborate with the area's most talented performers to parody current issues in pop culture, sports, life and politics, both local and national. Blumenthal asked actress Lucia Stetson a few questions about her experience with Charlotte Squawks in the three years she's been involved: Q: What’s it like being a “squawker?” A: (It's) like no other theatrical experience. You never know what kind of material you’re going to be given, or when it’s going to come (news doesn’t stop happening just because it’s opening night). The audience has no idea what we’re about to show them – it creates a new experience every night. Q: What’s your favorite thing about being in the show? A: The joy of performing Squawks lies in the ridiculousness of it all. In what other career do you get to be a politician, a disgruntled driver, a
terrified trolley passenger, a rapper, a rock star, a superior court justice, a Carolina Panther and a disco queen, all in one night? Q: It sells out multiple shows each year! Why do you think it’s so popular? A: I think that anytime you can apply humor and irreverence around the issues and happenings of your community, you’re destined to find common ground in laughter.
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Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, MagicSpace Entertainment present
Duo Flash
Yevgeniy Dashkivskyy and Yefrem Bitkine
Lucky Moon
The Cycling Cyclone
The Elastic Dislocationist
The Great Gaston
Elena Gatilova
Florian Blummel
Senayet Assefa Amara
Francois Borie
Fratelli Rossi
The Flying Fins
Los Lopez
The Sensational Sozonov
Anny Laplante and Andrei Kalesnikau
Ringmaster Willy Whipsnade
Artur Ivankovich, Petter Vastermark, Mikhail Sozonov and AJ Saltalamacchia
Les Incredibles
Alejandro The Lopez Family and Ricardo Rossi
David Williamson
PUPPETEERS Luke Chadwick-Jones Daniel Fanning Nyron Levy Henry Maynard Chris Milford Jessica Spalis
Scenic Design Todd Edward Ivins
Costume Designer Angela Aaron
Associate Director Richard Peakman
Technical Director – Production David Simpson
Lighting Designer Paul Smith
Composer Evan Jolly
Associate Lighting Designer Tom Wright
Rigging Designer & Tour Technical Director Vincent Schonbrodt
Puppets Designer Mervyn Millar and Tracy Waller for Significant Object
Casting Director Mathieu Laplante
Production Stage Manager Terrence Williams
Puppetry Director Mervyn Millar
Executive Producers Tim Lawson and Andrew Spencer
Director & Co- Creative Producer Neil Dorward
Executive & Creative Producer Simon Painter
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST YEVGENIY DASHKIVSKYY AND YEFREM BITKINE (Duo Flash) Clowns and comedy have been a part of variety performances since traveling minstrels first wandered the countryside and jesters were a part of royal courts. The Circus 1903 performance of Duo Flash continues the tradition of pantomime comedy combined with an impressive demonstration of acrobatic agility. Yevgenty Dashkivskyy and Yefrem Bitkine are natives of Kiev, Ukraine and have been working together for many years. In that time they have perfected their act and impressed international audiences on every continent. Split second timing and synchronized acrobatics are the hallmark of Duo Flash, an act which has been featured on numerous circuses and television programs all over the world. ALEJANDRO AND RICARDO ROSSI (Fratelli Rossi) The Rossi Brothers are sixth generation circus. Although the Rossi Family originally began performing in Italy, Alejandro and Ricardo are natives of Spain. The “foot juggling” act perfected by Fratelli Rossi dates back to the early 20th Century and Circus 1903 presents the act in the same manner that audiences viewed it more than 100 years ago. Although the Rossi Brothers have an outstanding circus pedigree, they attended the renowned Circus Academy in Verona, Italy where they honed their act prior to beginning their professional career at Germany’s Circus Roncalli. Their foot juggling act was featured on Germany’s Circus Krone and they are the recipient of numerous awards from the most prominent international circus festivals and competitions in the world. THE LOPEZ FAMILY (Los Lopez) Johan and Jonatan Lopez along with Maria Jose Pontigo are recognized around the world as daredevils on the highwire, an act that is performed without a safety net! Whether it is riding a bicycle 30 feet on a wire 30 feet in the air or performing acrobatics that would be difficult on the ground, Los Lopez present an act that is as thrilling today as it would have been on a circus at the turn of the 20th century. The stunts performed by Los Lopez are filled with suspense and danger, and those who attend Circus 1903 will find their hearts beating a little faster when they take to the air! The Lopez family captivate audiences across the globe with their high energy, death-defying stunts, all performed with spectacular Latin flavor! 9A
ANNY LAPLANTE AND ANDREI KALESNIKAU (Les Incredibles) Anny was determined to become a professional acrobat at the age of 14 and began her training at the National Circus School in Montreal. In addition to a passion for acrobatics she developed her artistic side through learning dance and stagecraft. While still in her teens Anny began performing the Aerial Cradle, and at the age of 20 she became a part of Cirque du Soleil - Corteo presenting her act high above the stage. It was while performing this act that she met Andrei Kalesnikau and in doing so found the perfect partner. Together they began working on an act that combines their artistic skill and ability to build a unique and deep story based on trust, mental force and love. As a child Andrei was focused on becoming a professional wrestler. After years of training, he was chosen at the age of 16 to attend the Russian Sports Olympic School where ultimately his athletic prowess led him to the circus. By the time he was 18 he was performing professionally in various Russian circuses. It wasn’t long until he was asked to join Cirque du Soleil – Corteo where he was featured as a clown, one of the main characters in the show. It was while at Cirque du Soleil that Andrei learned the Russian Cradle and met his future partner both on stage and in life. Together Anny and Andrei bring the trust, love and determination that they have off stage to every performance of Circus 1903. ELENA GATILOVA (Lucky Moon) Elena Gatilova is a former World Champion of Rhythmic Gymnastics, and she comes to Circus 1903 after being featured in over 2500 performances in the provocative Cirque du Soleil production Zumanity. Elena is billed as “Lucky Moon” and her act is a show stopper which harkens back to the aerial ballets of circuses during the early part of the 20th century. Millions have seen her performances on The Tonight Show, and Last Call with Carson Daly. She appeared in the feature film Love Sick and appeared in 43 episodes of the Italian television show Chiambretti Night. Elena has been featured in Vanity Fair and Playboy and has appeared in thousands of performances directed, choreographed and starring some of the world’s most renowned performers, dancers and artists. FLORIAN BLUMMEL (The Cycling Cyclone) Florian Blümmel, a triple German Champion, 704.372.1000 | BlumenthalArts.org
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST European Champion and Double Vice World Champion in Artistic Cycling, is an athlete who followed his dream and is now on the world’s stage as a master of his craft. By the age of 6, he was already fascinated with artistic cycling and started to learn the skill, practicing for several hours each day, addicted to learning the art. Although trained as a carpenter, his passion for the cycle beckoned and Florian rose quickly to the top of his sport, qualifying in all of the major competitions. Over the years he and his brother Felix received numerous national and international awards, and for nine years he was a member of the German National Team. In 2013, after great success in competitive cycling, Florian realized he was destined to perform onstage, where he could touch and thrill an audience not just as an athlete, but also as an artist. Since then, he has performed around the world with circuses, on cruise ships, in theaters and at concerts. In addition, he has competed and repeatedly received international accolades for his performance, including a prestigious award from Le Festival Mondialdu Cirque de Demainin Paris and the Chinese Acrobats Association Trophy. In his native German he appeared on Germany’s Got Talent, and in 2016 he received the Harzer Show Kristall. Florian’s act takes his audience on an emotional, poetic and magical bike ride. His bicycle seems to come to life and appears to drive itself – a love story between a man and his bicycle and a stunning acrobatic performance. SENAYET ASEFA AMARE (The Elastic Dislocationist) As a child Senayet was intrigued with the circus. At the age of 11, she enrolled with Circus Tigray school and began her training in contortion, under the guidance of Tesendi Shoo. In 2010, she began her career performing alongside four other contortionists under the title “Queens of Africa.” The act experienced huge success touring through China and also performing in the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai. Senayet has since starred in countless shows across Europe including Cirque Phoenix, Zirkus Des Horrors, Eloha Cirque and Circus Dziva and now she brings her supreme talent to Circus 1903! FRANCOIS BORIE (The Great Gaston) Francois is recognized around the world as one of the fastest jugglers performing today. A former student at the renowned Academie Fratellini Circus School in Paris, Francois 704.372.1000 | BlumenthalArts.org
comes to Circus 1903 after mastering his craft in circuses and on stages around the world. The recipient of multiple awards at international circus festivals, Francois has performed worldwide and has been a featured performer in Europe’s most renowned circuses, including Circus Bouglione, Circus Grussin (France) and Circus Roncalli (Germany). Francois has traveled worldwide with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and been featured in numerous prestigious productions including Cirque Du Soleil, Prodartes and Famma Events. ARTUR IVANKOVICH, PETTER VASTERMARK AND AJ SALTALAMACCHIA (The Flying Fins) Artur is an acrobat who is a master of the teeterboard. A native of Antwerp, Belgium, Artur takes his training seriously and has studied circus performance in Europe and Canada. Teeterboard acts such as “The Flying Fins” are as amazing to the audience of Circus 1903 as they were to those who witnessed similar acts more than a century ago. AJ is an alumni of The Flying Fruit Fly Circus where he excelled not only on the teeterboard but also in a variety of other acts of endurance and agility. His style is reminiscent of the acrobats of the early 20th century and he is a tangible link to those who have gone before him. He has an impressive performance resume spanning 4 countries around the world, including Singapore and Turkey. Petter brings artistry and grace along with acrobatic acumen to Circus 1903. As a circus performer he has been featured in some of the most renowned productions in the world, including Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Eloize. With a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Dance and Circus in Stockholm he inspires the audience and his colleges with his unique and innovative presentation. MIKHAIL SOZONOV (The Sensational Sozonov) Like many circus performers, Mikhail comes from a family where both of his parents were performers in a Russian circus. In his early teens Mikhail joined the company and for the past 20 years he has traveled the world perfecting his “Rola Bola” act. Audiences around the world have marveled at Mikhail’s balancing skill which he has demonstrated in circuses throughout Europe, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines. Mikhail is the recipient of numerous international awards for his performance, and he 9B
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST is also an accomplished photographer, having recently graduated from the New York Institute of Professional Photography. DAVID WILLIAMSON (Ringmaster Willy Whipsnade) David has been featured on ABC’s, Champions of Magic, where he appeared with Princess Stephanie as he performed his miracles at different locations in and around Monaco. David has also co-starred in several toprated prime-time network specials including CBS’ Magicians’ Favorite Magicians, NBC’s Houdini: Unlocking His Mysteries, and NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic. David has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors by his peers in the world of magic including the prestigious Gold Cups Award of Excellence in close-up magic presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. David was twice voted “Close Up Magician of the Year” and “Parlor Magician of the Year” by his peers at Hollywood’s renowned Magic Castle. Recently David was honored with the Performance Fellowship by the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences at the Magic Castle. As host of the United Kingdom’s acclaimed television series The Magic Comedy Strip, David’s irresistible mix of humor and skill helped make it one of the highest rated shows in the country. He has performed in television commercials and developed programs for Walt Disney Productions and ABC, as well as consulted for illusionists David Copperfield and David Blaine on their TV specials. David appeared in the cast of The Illusionists during their Australian tour and most recently in London’s West End. David has also been a regular and popular performer on the Disney Cruise Line. www.davidwilliamson.com NYRON LEVY (Queenie “Head” Puppeteer & Ensemble) Theater Credits include: Moth/ Dance Captain Donkey Show (Proud Camden), Topthorn Heart WarHorse (New London Theatre), Featured Dancer and Aerialist / Dance Captain BFG (Birmingham Rep Theatre), Bassianus’ Titus Andronicus (Bold Tendencies Theatre), Domingos Futebol (U.K. Tour), Ensemble La Boheme (Royal Albert Hall), Ensemble/Dance Captain Peter Pan (Dorking Halls), Ensemble Heartbeat of Home (Dublin), Seabee / Henry (Cover) South Pacific (U.K. Tour), Ensemble Two Boys (London Colisseum), Onstage Swing Fela! (National Theatre), Cuban Dance/Ensemble Guys and 9C
Dolls (Kilworth House), Featured Ensemble Aladdin (Hackney Empire), Tommy the Cat Dick Whittington (Salisbury Playhouse), Soloist Dancer Don’t Stop Me Now! (Adrian Mann Theatre) TV and Film Credits include: African Delegate Holiday! (Film), Soloist Dancer So You Think You Can Dance (BBC trailer), Adagio Act Britain’s Got Talent (ITV). CHRIS MILFORD (Queenie “Heart” Puppeteer & Ensemble) Theater credits include: Atlas Heart at the Longleat 50th Anniversary, Joey “Heart” in War Horse – New London Theatre, Rat Scabies in 20th Century Boy U.K. Tour, Ensemble u/s Warner and UPS Guy in Legally Blonde Original U.K. Tour, Lieutenant Shaw in The Secret Garden – Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto and The Festival Theatre (Edinburgh), Hot Stuff – Leicester Curve Theatre, Harry in The Hired Man – Bolton Octagon Theatre, Mamma Mia! International Tour, High School Musical Original U.K. Tour, High School Musical – Hammersmith Apollo, Oliver! – London Palladium. Film Credits Include: Les Miserables (2012) – Dir. Tom Hooper. DANIEL FANNING (Queenie “Hind” Puppeteer & Ensemble) Daniel trained as a dancer at London Studio Centre, however for the past few years he has been working mostly as a suit performer and puppeteer having toured extensively with Walking With Dinosaurs The Arena Spectacular (North American tour, New Zealand/Australian tour and International European/Japan tour). He has also played the role of B1 in Bananas in Pajamas (Cairo, Egypt) and Giant in Jack and the Beanstalk (Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering), along with many other suit appearances for corporate events. Other theater credits include West Side Story – Diesel (No.1 U.K. tour): West Side Story – Swing (No.1 U.K. tour) Lazy Town – Sportacus (Minehead/Bognor Regis): Forbidden – Dancer (The Globe, Blackpool): Black Maria – Mr Ur/Dancer (Lilian Baylis Sadlers Wells): Night of 1000 Voices – Dancer (Royal Albert Hall): Spirit of Broadway – Dancer (Germany, U.S. Tour and U.K. Tour). Aladdin – Assistant choreographer (Dorking Halls), Aladdin – PC Ping Pong (Harlow Playhouse), Wizard of Oz – Dancer (U.K. Easter Tours), Aladdin – Dancer (Grand Opera House, Belfast), Jack and the Beanstalk – Dancer/Giant (Hexagon, Reading). 704.372.1000 | BlumenthalArts.org
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST LUKE CHADWICK-JONES (Karanga Puppeteer & Ensemble) Luke Chadwick-Jones is an East 15 Acting School Physical Theatre graduate. He has trained as a gymnast and trampolinist for over a decade and competed from an early age becoming regional, zonal and national champion trampolinist on four occasions. Luke toured internationally with the Kangaroos Gymnastics Display team for over 10 years. His diverse skill set includes puppetry, acting, movement, circus, aerial, stage combat, mime, clowning, mask and dance. He has recently appeared in productions such as: Alice with Creation Theatre, Goosebumps Alive Kidz at The Vaults, Bound with Justice In Motion Theatre Company and As You Like It with Watch Your Head Theatre Company. HENRY MAYNARD (Elephant Puppeteer & Ensemble) Henry is an actor, puppeteer, physical theater practitioner, contemporary clown and director. He is the Artistic Director of Flabbergast Theatre, the co-producer of London Clown Festival and has built a 120seat touring venue called the Omnitorium. As a performer, he has worked for The National Theatre – War Horse, Royal Opera House – Faeries, National Theatre Scotland A Christmas Carol Royal Court West End – That Face, BAC – 1984 and many others. Recently he performed as a principal puppeteer in Paul McCartney’s Music Video to accompany Appreciate and was the Creative Director on Plan B’s Music video for In the Name of Man set for release early 2017. Henry is also a puppet and prop builder and helped to create the puppets for Complicitè’s shows Shun Kin and Master and Margarita. JESSICA SPALIS (Elephant Puppeteer & Ensemble) Jessica gained a First Class BA Hons from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Credits include; Alisa in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Adelphi), Ensemble in Faust ENO (London Coliseum), Astrid/Helen Shapiro in The Beatles Musical (Italian Tour), Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland (Greenwich Theatre), Ophelia in Shakespeare Shorts (Action To The Word), Rachel in Where The Solitary Eagle Flies (SellADoor), Aladdin in Aladdin (Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds), Fairy Flora in Jack And The Beanstalk (Theatre Royal Winchester), Rico/Aerialist/Cover Titania in The Donkey Show (Proud, London), Cheshire Cat/Aerialist in Alice In Wonderland 704.372.1000 | BlumenthalArts.org
(Lichfield Garrick Theatre), Aerialist/Swimmer in One Ten and Pirates Live (Hippodrome Circus U.K.), Vocalist for Blues Brothers (U.K. Tour) and P&O Cruises. SIMON PAINTER (Executive & Creative Producer) is a visionary creative producer and entrepreneur based in California. Originally from London, Simon started his career as a classical violinist but soon transitioned into producing and creating commercial theater. During the last 15 years, Simon has been at the forefront of the live-entertainment industry, having launched and managed major performance venues and conceived, created and produced acclaimed productions such as Adrenaline and Le Noir. The first show he produced, Le Grand Cirque, smashed box office records at the Sydney Opera House, selling more than 40,000 tickets in 10 days. The Illusionists franchise followed, becoming one of the biggest magic shows of all time, playing in more than 75 cities in 15 countries. The show spawned two television specials, the first in 2013 filmed live at London’s Hammersmith Apollo and broadcast on ITV, and more recently a primetime special on NBC filmed at the famed Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. The Illusionists 2.0, the stunning sequel to the original, was presented in 2014, and The Illusionists: Turn of the Century then replicated the success of the previous incarnations in 2015, premiering throughout Australia. Painter’s newest marquis endeavor, Circus 1903, is set to debut in Australia later this year. Featuring the most marvelous acts from around the globe, this spectacular and authentic goldenage circus will bring the elephants back to the big top through the cunning use of puppetry. as imagined by Significant Object, the puppet designers made famous for helping bring War Horse to life on stage. TIM LAWSON (Executive Producer) Australasian producing credits include Sweet Charity, Jolson, Buddy, Spirit of the Dance, Oh! What a Night, Fiddler on the Roof starring Topol, It’s a Dad Thing!, Weary – The Life of Sir Edward Dunlop, Shout! The Musical, Brave Men Run in Our Family, Jekyll & Hyde starring Brad Little, The Rocky Horror Show starring Richard O’Brien as the Narrator, the Helpmann Award-winning production of A Chorus Line through Australasia and at the London Palladium, Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty 9D
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Bang Bang and most recently the acclaimed new production of Fiddler on the Roof starring Anthony Warlow. In partnership with Simon Painter: Le Grand Cirque, Aerial Dreams, Adrenaline, The Illusionists, The Illusionists 2.0 – The Next Generation of Magic, Illusionists 1903 – Turn of The Century, Le Noir – The Dark Side of Cirque and their spectacular new family show, Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus, featuring elephants created by Significant Object (War Horse), currently playing the Sydney Opera House prior to a U.S. tour. These original productions have played to packed theaters and arenas in well over 250 cities in 25 countries. Upcoming musicals include a new U.K. and international tour of The Wedding Singer and Guys and Dolls starring Rebel Wilson. NEIL DORWARD (Director & Co- Creative Producer). A top commercial theater and TV director/choreographer; Neil’s worked on critically acclaimed shows around the world: Le Noir ,The Dark Side of Cirque (World Tour), Le Grand Cirque Adrenaline (Sydney Opera House), All Night Long (U.S/ European Tour), Rock Around the Clock (Monte Carlo), Spirit of Christmas (Kodak, LA), Man in the Mirror (European tour). Neil proudly directed The Illusionists franchise from its debut, to the London’s Apollo theater to Broadway. www.directordorward.com ANDREW SPENCER (Executive Producer) has 20 years of experience in the liveentertainment and arts industry from London to Sydney. Over that time, Andrew has built up a diverse skill set that spans the entrepreneurial and subsidized sector within theater, music, family entertainment and special events. Most recently, Andrew was executive producer of the Sydney Opera House programming department, Sydney Opera House Presents. Highlights of Andrew’s time at SOH were producing the annual program Summer at the House, a festival of summer entertainment that annually sold 200,000 tickets; Just for Laughs at SOH in collaboration with the JFL team in Montreal; and Jerry Springer: The Musical. Eight years ago Andrew collaborated with Tim Lawson and Simon Painter to present commercial family entertainment during summer at SOH. The first show, Le Grand Cirque in 2007, was the highest-selling show in the Opera House’s history. In 2012, Andrew, on behalf of SOH, co-produced The Illusionists, 9E
which became one of the most successful live entertainment brands in the world. EVAN JOLLY (Composer). Theater credits include The Illusionists 2.0 (Sydney Opera House), Le Grand Cirque (Sydney Opera House), Big White Fog (Almeida, London), arrangements for The Genius of Ray Charles and Thriller: The Musical (West End, U.K. and U.S. tours). Film and TV credits include Tonight Is Cancelled (Fastnet Films), Under the Skin (FilmFour), Cowboys in India (Channel 4), “Graham and Alice” (BBC). Video games (with James Hannigan) include “Command & Conquer” and the Harry Potter franchise. ANGELA AARON (Costume Designer). began in Europe designing for fashion magazines and continues to work internationally designing costumes for a wide variety of theatrical and commercial productions. Domestic TV credits include “America’s Next Top Model” and “America’s Got Talent.” Music videos in 2015 alone include Pitbull’s “Fireball” and Magic!’s 750+-million YouTube hit, “Rude.” Angela’s celebrity work includes Marilyn Manson, Michael C Hall and Aerosmith among others. Theatrical credits include The Illusionists, Illusionists 1903, Cirque le Noir and the forthcoming Circus 1903. She loves working with talented teams of creative people while contributing to the visual aspect of a performance with her costumes. PAUL SMITH (Lighting Designer). Paul Smith is a British Lighting Designer working internationally in theater, television, concert touring and theme parks. His work has been seen on Broadway, at Sydney Opera House, and on London’s West End as well as numerous theaters and arenas across the globe. In theater, recent projects have included Illusionists: Turn of the Century, Illusionists: Live from Broadway, and Lord of the Dance, whilst in Concert Touring, his diverse client list has included Sir Tom Jones, Ed Sheeran, Rizzle Kicks, Michael Ball, and Kwabs. In elevision, Paul has worked just about everywhere on shows for TV channels in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. In the world of Theme Parks, Paul’s most recent project has been the Ferrari World Theme Park in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Paul is also a Professional Member of the Association of Lighting Designers in the U.K. and sits on the judging panel for the Professional Lighting and Sound Associations Innovation Awards. 704.372.1000 | BlumenthalArts.org
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST RICHARD PEAKMAN (Associate Director) Graduating as a scholarship student from the Italia Conti Academy, Richard made his West End debut in West Side Story and went onto be a regular in London’s West End, toured internationally and made TV appearances with shows such as; We Will Rock You, Cats, Movin’ Out, Peggy Sue Got Married, Oh! What a Night, Fame, Night of a 1000 Voices, Billy Elliot, Chess, Grease, Me & My Girl and Magic of the Musicals. Previous creative credits include: Associate Director/Choreographer on Cirque Adrenaline (Crown Casino Perth, Melbourne Arts Centre & Al Raha Theatre – Abu Dhabi). La Cirque Nova, The Birds Nest – Beijing. Choreographer: Pal Joey and Grease – Aoyama Theatre, Tokoyo, From the Hart – New End Theatre, London, Magic of the Musicals – U.K. tour, Stars of the Night Gala – Haymarket Theatre London. Spring Awakening – Chelsea Theatre, London. TV and commercial credits include; Bruno Mars Unorthodox Jukebox campaign. Ambitions music video for Donkey Boy, both for Warner Bros Records. School for Stars (CBBC) and Children in Need (BBC). Richard has been a core creative at both Q’dos Entertainment and P&O Cruises, where he has choreographed dozens of popular pantomimes across the U.K. and his production shows on board, currently sailing all over the world. MERVYN MILLAR (Puppetry Director) Mervyn is a theater director and puppetry specialist, and Artistic Director of Significant Object. He was part of the original creative team of the National Theatre’s War Horse, also appearing at the NT and directing casts in London, New York, Toronto and Berlin. Other puppet design/direction includes: Stiller (Residenz Munich); James II (NT Scotland); Siegfried and Die Walküre (Opera National du Rhin); Appreciate (Paul McCartney), The Thief of Baghdad (Royal Opera House); Crow (Handspring U.K.); Great Expectations and The Comedy of Errors (RSC); The Odyssey (Lyric Hammersmith and Bristol Old Vic); Get Santa! (Royal Court); James and the Giant Peach at Bolton Octagon (MEN awardwinner); and work for the Young Vic and the National Theatre Studio. He was Director at the Finborough Theatre, and has directed productions at theaters including the National Theatre (Cottesloe), BAC, NVT (Norway), & Bloomsbury Festival. Evidence for the Existence of Borrowers (with Kazuko Hohki 704.372.1000 | BlumenthalArts.org
and Andy Cox) won a Total Theatre Award and a Herald Angel Award. His books include The Horse’s Mouth, and The Journey of The Tall Horse. Awarded an Arts Foundation Fellowship 2010 for his work in puppetry. www.significantobject.com ASIA LIVE NETWORK (Producer) creates, produces and presents the productions of Simon Painter and Tim Lawson across an ever-expanding network of more than 250 cities in 25 countries. Their shows have broken box office records many times over through many of these territories, including Sydney (Opera House), Broadway (Marquis and Neil Simon theaters), Mexico (Auditorio National) and London (Shaftesbury Theatre). In 2007, their first production, Le Grand Cirque at the Sydney Opera House, became the biggestselling show at the iconic venue and led to multiple international productions. They repeated the success over the coming years with Aerial Dreams and Cirque Adrenaline, again launching at the Sydney Opera House followed by extensive international touring. Recognizing the absence in the market of a high-quality touring magic show, the company created a production showcasing seven of the world’s best magicians: The Illusionists – Witness the Impossible, which has quickly become the most successful group magic show in the world, with productions playing simultaneously throughout the world and spawning TV specials on ITV U.K. and NBC. Following this unprecedented success, The Illusionists 2.0 – The Next Generation of Magic and The Illusionists 1903 – Turn of The Century were created to follow and tour internationally. Their critically acclaimed production Le Noir – The Dark Side of Cirque, has been setting imaginations and box office records on fire, with arenas and theaters transformed like never before, so audiences experience the jaw-dropping, daredevil talents of the world’s finest circus artists and acrobats in a 360 degree setting. Their latest production, Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus, is enjoying a soldout world premiere season in Australia prior to a U.S. and international tour. MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT (Producer). MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay and Bruce Granath and has been producing and presenting 9F
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST national tours, Broadway shows, concerts and museum exhibits worldwide for over 35 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in the world, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 350 events worldwide per year. Recent Broadway credits include The Illusionists – Witness the Impossible (Broadway & West End), The Illusionists – Live On Broadway, The Illusionists – Turn of the Century, Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas, American Idiot and RAIN – A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway and Alton Brown Live – Eat You Science on Broadway. National tour credits include The Illusionists – Live From Broadway, Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters – Unleashed, Alton Brown Live, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles, The Magic of David Copperfield, Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus, Brain Candy Live starring Adam Savage and Michael Stevens, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line and national concert tours by Janet Jackson, Cher and Fleetwood Mac to name just a few. Touring museum exhibitions produced include Juassic World: The Exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohsexhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition and Diana – A Celebration, St Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes exhibition. MagicSpace Entertainment has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www.magicspace.net STAFF FOR Circus 1903 - The Golden Age of Circus GENERAL MANAGER MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT Dave Stinson PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Terrence Williams COMPANY MANAGER Melanie Fiorille PRESS CONSULTANT Phillip Aleman MARKETING REPRESENTATION MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT Kristy Maple
Head Carpenter/Rigger ............................. Jessie Cole Rigger..................................................Pedro Castagna Rigger.....................................................Luca Portilho Carpenter/Swing Tech..............................Oliver Smith Head Electrician..................................... Chris Mantel Assistant Electrician.................................. Sam Bailey ASM.................................................... Jessica Walling Props .................................................. Annik Sabourin Wardrobe ...................................... Kathleen Langford Audio...................................................... Daryl Adams Merchandise.............................................Tauz Lozano TOUR DIRECTION THE ROAD COMPANY, Stephen Lindsay, Brett Sirota, and Magaly Barone WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR, Clint Mitchell ASIA LIVE NETWORK Chairman/Executive Producer ................. Tim Lawson Managing Director/Executive Producer.... Andrew Spencer Financial Controller............................... Liam Gretgrix Producer/General Manager............... Jonathan Sanford Casting Director...............................Mathieu La Plante Associate Producer.................................Sam Klingner Production Coordinator............................ Larissa Valls International Marketing..... AKA, Melbourne Australia Graphic Design................................Gil Nevo, Ian Noe Nice Studios LA MAGICSPACE ENTERTAINMENT Chief Executive Officer/Producer Lee D. Marshall Chairman...................................................... Joe Marsh President.............................................. John W. Ballard Chief Operating Officer........................... Steve Boulay Vice President, Marketing...................... Bruce Granath Vice President Touring............................. Dave Stinson Tour Marketing.........................................Kristy Maple Tour Marketing..................................... Grace Torreano Graphic Designer.......................................Katie Perhai Accounting............................................. David Rooker Mary Deon-Roberts WARNING The photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside this theater, without the written permission of the management, is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for money damages.
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Match the Lyrics for Jersey Boys See if you can match the lyrics to these iconic songs featured in Jersey Boys!
“December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)”
“Can you come out tonight”
“Sherry”
“Oh how you tried to cut me down to size” “Put your lovin’ hand out, baby” “Oh, I, I got a funny feelin’ when she walked in the room” “I love you, baby and if it’s quite all right”
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” “Walk Like a Man” “Beggin’”
ANSWERS: 1:d, 2: a, 3: e, 4: b, 5: c
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harlotte Ballet’s Inspired Works is filled to the brim with excitement! The special performance celebrates 20 years of artistic leadership from Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, who retires following the performance. With a celebrated performance career, masterful choreographic works and visionary leadership of Charlotte Ballet – Jean-Pierre has made a lasting impact on the ballet world and the Charlotte community. Whether you have been attending performances for 20 years or are new to ballet, Inspired Works will leave you feeling uplifted, energized and in awe. Inspired Works’ all-star lineup, handpicked by Jean-Pierre, showcases some of his and the audience’s favorite works and choreographers.
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Inspired Works Lineup
• George Balanchine’s Rubies, set by Charlotte Ballet’s Associate Artistic Director and Kennedy Center Honoree Patricia McBride.
• Ave Maria, a passionate pas de deux by Charlotte Ballet’s resident choreographer Dwight Rhoden, who has served in the role for the past 10 years.
• Angels in the Architecture, a masterwork by choreographer Mark Godden set to Aaron Coplan’s Appalachian Spring.
• Legendary choreographer Jiri Kylian’s Sechs Tänze, a Charlotte Ballet premiere.
• Associate Artistic Director & Resident Choreographer Sasha Janes’ Lascia la Spina, Cogli la Rosa, the first ballet Sasha ever choreographed. • A collaboration between Jean-Pierre and local artist Quentin “Q” Talley, called Transformation, a piece using ballet and spoken word to explore the relationship between performers and the audience.
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igh-flying Cirque acrobatics, a timeless film classic, the familyfavorite Magic of Christmas, and a tribute to John Williams highlight the Charlotte Symphony’s 2017-2018 Pops series. Here are the fun shows on tap for next season. CIRQUE GOES TO THE CINEMA Oct. 13 and 14 • Belk Theater “A treat for eyes and ears,” (Pittsburgh Tribune) Cirque de la Symphonie brings the dazzling magic of cirque to the music hall with aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists and more. MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS, FEATURING MARK O’CONNOR Nov. 30-Dec. 3 • Belk Theater Experience the spectacle this holiday season at the Charlotte Symphony’s special family tradition, Magic of Christmas. Gather your loved ones for a festive evening filled with soloists, singalongs, Santa and, new this year, special guest violinist and artist-in-residence Mark O’Connor and his family band.
Chance on Me,” but now you can hear this impressive catalogue performed live with a symphony orchestra. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH: JOHN DENVER March 2 and 3 • Belk Theater Acclaimed performer Jim Curry tips his hat to beloved singer-songwriter John Denver in this tribute featuring hits from “Rocky Mountain High” and “Annie’s Song” to “Eagle and the Hawk.” DISNEY’S FANTASIA May 4 and 5 • Belk Theater Experience Disney’s masterpiece in glorious high definition on the big screen with the Charlotte Symphony accompanying scenes from the 1940 and 2000 versions. NEW this season: Super Pops 8, including all six Pops concerts PLUS two popular Classical concerts (West Side Story and An American in Paris).
MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS Jan. 12 and 13 • Belk Theater From Indiana Jones to Superman, the legendary film scores of John Williams have been unparalleled in their ability to connect with moviegoers of all ages for over 50 years. DANCING QUEEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA (FEATURING ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN) Jan. 26 and 27 • Knight Theater Swedish pop sensation ABBA has kept generations dancing to iconic hits like “Mama Mia,” “Dancing Queen” and “Take a
Catch Cirque live in concert with the Charlotte Symphony in October.
Charlotte Symphony’s 2017-2018 Pops Series For information and to save on season subscriptions, visit charlottesymphoy.org or call 704.972.2000.
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Spot the Differences With The Little Mermaid
roadway’s under the sea spectacular, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, is set to delight audiences in July when it plays at Belk Theater. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved story, with music by eight-time
Academy Award winner Alan Menken, it’s a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for the first time – or all over again – with classics such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl, “Part of Your World” and more! It is produced by Pittsburgh CLO & Kansas City Starlight. Now, see if you spot the three differences in the images below! (Answers below the photos.)
Ph Jos Photo Photo by Billy Bustamante
Answers: 1. Letter on sail; 2. Prince’s sash color; 3. Castle in background
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