2022-2023 Art of Performance

2022/23 ART OF PERFORMANCE SEASON

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HOLD ON TO YOUR HAT… THE RINGLING'S 2022/23 PERFORMANCE SEASON IS HERE! Indulge in the brilliant, lush, and hilarious season of performances at The Ringling’s one and only Historic Asolo Theater (HAT).

The HAT is a hidden temple within The Ringling’s walls and we want everyone to experience the rarified elegance and enduring vitality of this unique Italian opera house.

As a tip of the hat to the theater’s important role in the local performing arts ecology, this season is dedicated to reintroducing our historic venue to Sarasota as the HAT. A HAT—especially the top hat—is theatrical, symbolic, and of the circus. Just like The Ringling. Hats are a container for stage magic, were an accessory conspicuously worn to the theater, and are prominent as societal style markers, work attire, or blessed sun shade.

A HAT is costume, seasonal, and celebratory. It can be wild or elegant, casual or funky, and beautiful or ridiculously formal.

We welcome all styles, so put on your flair and finery, and come see what’s on at the HAT! LEFT: Frederick Whitman Glasier (American, 1866 – 1950), Portrait of Charmion, Strong Lady.

Glass, 8 × 10 in. Museum purchase, 1963. 1963.1.53 ABOVE: Delight, Merriment, and Love in the Historic Asolo Theater (HAT).

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4 OCT 22 LOS HACHEROS

OCT 13 – 15 MIMBRE

NOV

DEC 1 – 3 COMPANHIA URBANA DE DANÇA

NOV 10 – 12 LUPITA'S REVENGE

OCT 28 + 29 A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM

OCT DEC JA

APR 7 + 8 DANCING EARTH

MAR

APR 20 – 23 MAMMALIAN DIVING REFLEX

FEB 17 + 18 ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ + PEDRITO MARTINEZ

FEB

MAR 18 + 19 BEREISHIT DANCE COMPANY

FEB 24 + 25 RHODNIE DÉSIR

JAN 27 + 28 JOSEPH KECKLER

AN APR

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MIMBRE Lifted

UNITED KINGDOM

OCT 13 – 15 7:00 PM Performance ticket includes an evening visit to the Circus Museum and a walk-and-talk after the performance.

The UK’s all-female troupe Mimbre brings strength, humor, and grace to a delightful floor acrobatics work in the Historic Circus Galleries to celebrate contemporary circus performance and the Circus Arts.

Photo by Ben Hopper This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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! y t r a P Salsa FEATURING

LOS HACHEROS WITH JEREMY BOSCH AND

DJ LE SPAM PRE + POST SHOW

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DON’T MISS THE RINGLING’S 2022/23 SEASON KICK-OFF! Dance, Music, Food, Drinks y Azúcar!

OCT 22

7:30 PM

(7:00 PM/VIP)

$

35

GENERAL ADMISSION

100

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VIP

Brooklyn’s Los Hacheros is one of today’s hottest Salsa bands and are hailed as the modern-day torchbearers of the Golden Age of Latin music. They revive sounds of son montuno, guaracha and salsa, combined with Bomba, a fiery rhythm from the mountains of Puerto Rico.

Los Hacheros photo by Javier Raez; DJ le Spam Photo courtesy of the artist

A.I.M by KYLE ABRAHAM

An Untitled Love NEW YORK, NEW YORK

OCT 28 + 29 7:30 PM

An Untitled Love is an acclaimed evening-length work that draws from the catalogue of Grammy Award-winning R&B legend D’Angelo. This creative dance exaltation pays homage to the complexities of self-love and Black love, while serving as a thumping mixtape celebrating our culture, family, and community.

Photo by Carrie Schneider An Untitled Love was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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This delightful vengeance play takes audiences on a suspenseful journey from Mexico City to the United States in a search for truth by Lupita, our story’s heroine. Ingenious shadow puppetry and live music weave a funny, mysterious and intimate evening of visual story-telling and dramatic craftsmanship. ¡Que vivan las marionetas!

Photo courtesy of the artist

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LUPITA'S REVENGE ATHENS, GEORGIA

NOV 10 11:00 AM

NOV 10 – 12 7:30 PM

COMPANHIA URBANA DE DANÇA BRAZIL

DEC 1 11:00 AM

DEC 2 + 3 7:30 PM

Companhia Urbana de Dança shows us a little about the international soul of hip-hop, and shines light on the individual identities and experiences of its dancers with an upbeat, Afro-Brazilian accent. Choreographer Sonia Destri Lie’s work hums, bounces, and inflects with lush and funky physicality, while using street dance to narrate stories of one of the most remarkable metropolises of the Americas.

Photo by Renato Mangolin

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Backed by his eclectic ensemble, Joseph Keckler’s singular talent lights the HAT aflame in his Sarasota premiere. Keckler’s sublime brand of performance ranges from operatic vocals to comedic musings to short films in which his bizarrely heroic quotidian plots become legendary and virtuosic in their recounting.

Photo by Michael Sharkey

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2021 Artist-in-residence

JOSEPH KECKLER IN CONCERT BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

JAN 27 + 28 7:30 PM

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ + PEDRITO MARTINEZ CUBA MIAMI, FLORIDA NEW YORK, NEW YORK

FEB 17 + 18 7:30 PM

Alfredo Rodriguez’s jazz jewel is firmly planted in the crown of Cuban piano genius, and Pedrito Martinez’s unparalleled Afro-Cuban jazz percussion virtuosity and stirring vocals are world renown. Together, they bring their collaborative project Duologue to the HAT’s stage for two nights as a celebration of Latin Jazz.

Photo by Anna Webber

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BOW’T Trail Retrospek is a choreographic documentary work that traces the rhythms and dances of enslaved African peoples throughout six countries in the Americas. A Canadian with Haitian roots, Rhodnie Désir is a dancer and choreographer who embodies the hidden stories of her ancestors with language discovered during her travels.

Photo by Kevin Calixte

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RHODNIE DÉSIR BOW'T Trail Retrospek QUEBEC

FEB 24 + 25 7:30 PM

BEREISHIT DANCE COMPANY

Balance & Imbalance and Judo SOUTH KOREA

MAR 18 + 19 7:30 PM

Known for his acclaimed choreography that transcends binaries of “East” and “West”, dance and martial arts, and traditional and contemporary movement, South Korean choreographer Soon-ho Park brings two stunning dance works to the HAT. Seen at prestigious dance venues globally, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of South Korea’s astounding contemporary dance visionaries.

Photo by Robert Torres

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Between II is a futuristic ritual of the liminal realm that offers healing and renewal of the creative life force in a portal between underground and sky-world. This work is performed by an inter-tribal and inter-cultural group of artists and community members in service of Dancing Earth’s mission to support the wellness of the planet and all our relations through dance.

Photo by PauloT Between II was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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DANCING EARTH Between II

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

APR 7 + 8 7:30 PM

MAMMALIAN DIVING REFLEX and Sarasota Elders

All the Sex I've Ever Had CANADA/GERMANY/AUSTRALIA

APR 20 – 22 7:30 PM

APR 23 5:00 PM

All the Sex I’ve Ever Had is a performance about, and starring people over the age of 65 and features everything they can remember and care to share about their romantic and sexual lives. This socially engaged theater work is co-created with a group of six older adults from the Sarasota/Manatee community who discuss the evolution of love and sexuality from the perspective of life’s later years.

For mature audiences only.

Photo by Gina Martin This presentation of All The Sex I’ve Ever Had is made possible in part thanks to grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council touring programs

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HAT TIX Curate a selection of shows to suit your tastes and dates, or go all-in for the full season. From a season subscription to single tickets, we have an option that is perfect for you. Take note of shows that inspire you on the following pages, and plan your season!

SINGLE PERFORMANCE TICKETS $25 – $35 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES FULL SEASON

• All upcoming shows from as low as $180.

• First class seats for the full ride!

MIX 6

• 6 shows from as low as $120.

• Combine six of any show with no restrictions on dates!

DANCE CARD

• 5 shows from as low as $100.

• Enjoy the guarantee dance in your life!

The benefits of subscribing:

• Save $5 per ticket with a subscription.

• Best seating in all price levels.

• Save on purchases throughout the season.

• Concierge box office service.

• Ticket delivery and free exchanges.

MEMBERS SAVE 10% ON ALL TICKETS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS!

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HOW TO ORDER ONLINE

Scan this QR code or visit ringling.org

BY PHONE 941.360.7399

BY MAIL The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243

IN PERSON Historic Asolo Theater Box Office in the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Companhia Urbana de Dança Photo by Renato Mangolin

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son! a e S r u n yo  Buy HAT 2022/23 Subscription  Plan drinks w/my bestie @ HAT Lounge  Enjoy the inspirational life force of Performance

Wish I could see a performance @theHAT!

HATS OFF RELATED PROGRAMMING HATS OFF engages performance lovers of all interests with visiting artists in off-stage forums.

These programs allow participants to deepen their understanding of the performance work they see on stage by hearing directly from the artists themselves, and also give visiting artists insight into the Sarasota-Manatee community through less formal conversations. Join the fun!

ARTIST TALKS AND WORKSHOPS Less formal than a lecture presentation, Artist Talks are programs where artists and guests can share topics of special interest. Workshops allow artists of all disciplines to share hands on learning and provide practice Photos by Cliff McDonald

sessions for participants.

MASTERCLASSES IN MOVEMENT Masterclasses give participants the opportunity to work with guest artists to improve knowledge and technique of dance or movement composition. Look for a diverse range of dance masterclasses, including salsa, contemporary, ballet, and other styles.

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ARTIST RESIDENCIES Artist residencies are often less visible, but no less important HAT projects in which choreographers, composers, circus artists, theater makers, and other practitioners can gestate ideas, experiment with new artistic language, and invest in the performance of tomorrow.

Artist residencies reinforce the essentials for artistic creation: time, space, and resources to experiment and iterate while prototyping works for public presentations and touring. We offer public programs and conversations with resident artists which illuminate and delight.

HAT 2022-2023 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Rosie Herrera of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre (Miami, FL) Leah Verier-Dunn of Moving Ethos (Sarasota, FL) John Heginbotham of Dance Heginbotham (New York, NY) Moira Finucane (Melbourne, Australia)

Join us this season at the HAT’s pre- and post- show hang out in the Benfer Courtyard. Grab a drink, chat with friends, and discuss the performances in a casual, outdoor neighborhood space.

See you @ the HAT Lounge!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR ART OF PERFORMANCE SPONSORS

This program is supported in part by the Art of Performance, Ringling Art of Performance Endowment, Historic Asolo Theater Endowment, Lester Bessemer & Mary Tilley Bessemer Endowment for The Ringling, Selby Foundation Ringling Museum Endowment, Arthur F. and Ulla R. Searing Endowment, Ellin Family Art of Our Time Endowment, Leon and Marge Ellin, Warren R. and Marie E. Colbert, and Michael and Kathy Bush.

THE RINGLING’S ART OF PERFORMANCE delivers broad access to provocative and timely performing arts that reflect a wide range of experiences, disciplines, and relevant cultural expressions. The series embodies The Ringling’s values of inclusion, inspiration, and excellence through programs that elevate community engagement, equitable partnerships, and the plural exchange of ideas in tandem with visiting artists. Besides public programs, we support Florida-based, national, and international performance makers in developmental residencies and creative research.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the State Art Museum of Florida administered by Florida State University. It features an art museum, historic mansion, circus museum, historic theater, conservation laboratory, arboretum, and research library, situated on 66-acres of bayfront property in Sarasota. The Ringling is an extraordinary center of art and culture engaging with the local, state, and global communities, and is accessible to and inclusive of all.

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THE RINGLING’S EQUITY STATEMENT The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art inspires, educates, and entertains through arts and culture, and is a place that encourages creative ideas, innovative thinking, open dialogue, and meaningful exchange.

When all people are included and see themselves reflected in our mission, we can transform our communities, our institutions, and our world into better places for everyone.

Societal inequities have shaped our field in ways that continue to impact it today, as evidenced by the limited engagement and representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), Latinx and Hispanic people, and other marginalized groups.

The Ringling believes that inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) are essential to its mission and vision. In our role as a cultural, educational, and civic leader, we have a moral obligation for our institution to include the diverse perspectives and narratives of people from the local to the global communities.

In looking to the future, we need to acknowledge our past as an institution where BIPOC and Latinx and Hispanic people were historically excluded. To this end, we believe that a focus on race equity is critical and serves as a starting point from which to address other forms of inequity.

We understand that IDEA work is difficult, but we commit to keep learning, evolving, and improving on our journey to become an anti-racist institution.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Florida State University acknowledges that its Florida campuses are located on the ancestral and traditional homelands of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the Apalachee, Seminole and Muscogee Nations, the ancient Calusa, Uzita and Tocobaga, and others. We pay respect to the resiliency of their tribal members, past and present, and to all Indigenous peoples.

The University honors its unique and collaborative friendship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, together paying tribute to the Tribe’s great history and rich culture. We encourage all to learn about the significance of Indigenous peoples in this region and throughout the nation. With a collective knowledge of the past, we are inspired to teach, live, and support a future that empowers all individuals.

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