Romeo and Juilet: A New Spin on an Old Ballet
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We're premiering a new version of the Romeo and Juliet ballet set during the Vietnam War Era performed by Signature School's IB Dance.
Backers: 18
Average Pledge Per Backer: $115
Funded: $2,075 of $2,000
Dates: Dec 30th -> Feb 1st (34 days)
Project By: Amy Scharf
Backers: 18
Average Pledge Per Backer: $115
Funded: $2,075 of $2,000
Dates: Dec 30th -> Feb 1st (34 days)
Project By: Amy Scharf
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Last Updated: February 2 @ 00:06 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
A nice article from the Courier and Press
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Kelly Gifford for helping us get the word out: Courier and Press article (Read More)
Naem Madi is One Tough Dude
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As a theater teacher at D'Alto Studios, Naem gets kids together every week for a good fight--stage fight, that is. Naem was kind enough to put together a stage combat class this past summer for our IB Dance summer intensive workshop, and he also... (Read More)
The final pieces are falling into place!
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Left to Right: Haley Krininger, Scott McCain, and Catie Cook Left to Right: Scott McCain and Paige Venturi Here at Signature, the final pieces of the puzzle are falling into place as costumes get organized and rehearsals become longer. Anticipation... (Read More)
A subtle plea for $$$ to light our stage
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday morning, Toni Schaperjohn (Supermom of dance alum Olivia) and I met with Johnny, our tech person at the Victory Theatre. Maggie Pearson, who has been wonderfully patient with the whole process, set up the meeting for us and stayed to help... (Read More)
Costumes galore!
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
With about 35 dancers, 78 minutes of music, and 13 scenes in 2 acts, our show requires more than a few costumes. At last count, there were 82. Some dancers are making 5 costume changes, so it's been tough to keep up with all the fabric. In... (Read More)
Tickets are here!
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The tickets arrived in the mail yesterday! You can purchase yours at the door or at the Signature School front desk. Two weeks and counting! (Read More)
Study Guide!
January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a link to the Romeo and Juliet Study Guide. It gives the synopsis, some historical info, a little background on the setting, and some lesson plans. Check it out:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0sYP2i8fCj9UGduNVRnMFNhTFU/view?usp=sharing... (Read More)
The Price We Pay for Media
January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Vietnam was the first "television war," according to the website for the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Images turned the public against the war, and we need to show that in our ballet through the use of video and TV--but in a dance? The... (Read More)
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