Ballet22
presents
Carmen
September 3-5, 2021
at the Great Star Theater in San Francisco, California
About Ballet22
Founded in 2020 by Roberto Vega Ortiz and Theresa Knudson, Ballet22 exists to push the boundaries of what is possible in ballet while focusing on producing and presenting works, ranging from classical to contemporary ballet, that break gender normative traditions, specifically by presenting men, mxn, and non-binary artists "en pointe." Ballet22 is a member of Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Cast
Ballet22's cast includes dancers from all around the world, each chosen for their brilliant pointe work and performance abilities. These mxn are challenging gender stereotypes and rebuilding what it is to be a ballet dancer en pointe.
Evan Ambrose
Lucas Ataide
Daniel R. Durrett
Brian Gephart
Carlos Hopuy
Roberto Vega Ortiz
Photo: Isaac Hall
Evan Ambrose, Daniel R. Durrett, Carlos Hopuy, Lucas Ataide, Brian Gephart, Roberto Vega Ortiz
The Dream of Fish
Music: Marina Rossell and Olafur Arnalds
Choreographed by: Ramón Oller
Staged by: Cristina Alejandra
Dancers: Daniel R. Durrett, Brian Gephart, Lucas Ataide, Roberto Vega Ortiz, Carlos Hopuy
*World Premiere
Intermission
Carmen
Music: Georges Bizet, Martitio, Raul Rodríguez
Choreography by: Ramón Oller
Staged by: Cristina Alejandra and Ramón Oller
The story of Carmen is set in Seville, Spain. We are introduced to Gitana the gypsy who sets out a tarot card warning Carmen of his destructive behavior. Micaela is a peasant and Carmen’s best friends. Don José is the volatile lover of Micaela. While looking for Micaela, Don José meets Carmen and enraptured by his free spirit and disobedience to the status quo. We are then introduced to the lustful Gitano, and the Torero, both interested in pursuing Carmen who entices them each. Frustrated, and jealous Micaela duels Carmen. Gitana warns Carmen again, but he is ignored. Carmen breaks off his affair with Don José telling him that he was born free and will die free. Enraged, Don José murders Carmen.
Carmen
Roberto Vega Ortiz
Don José
Evan Ambrose
Gitana D
aniel R. Durrett
Torero
Lucas Ataide
Micaela
Carlos Hopuy
Gitano
Brian Gephart
Ballet22 Crew
Ballet22 Artistic Director: Roberto Vega Ortiz
Ballet22 Executive Director: Theresa Knudson
The Great Star Theater Executive Director: Roger Pincombe
The Great Star Theater Director of Community Relations: Alice Chu
Lighting Designer: Daniel Weiermann
Stage Manager: Abigail Armendaris
Production Support: Joanne Kim & Chris Ouellette
Sound: Lish Powell
Costumes: Ramón Oller
Filmmaker: Alexander Irwin
Company Teachers & Coaches: Cristina Alejandra, Carlos Hopuy, Theresa Knudson, Roberto Vega Ortiz
Thank You
Patrons $250-and beyond
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