With Mardi Gras season nonetheless within the air, Montgomery Ballet is providing a brand new model of its “The Masks We Put on” dance sequence. This time they’re taking it to the online, although the Friday and Saturday performances are positively in particular person.
“We did one, the Mardi Gras social gathering, and the second time was with the doorways. This time the theme is on-line,” mentioned Danny Mitsios, creative and govt director of the Montgomery Ballet. “The concept is what folks painting on their social media profiles shouldn’t be actually the reality in actual life.”
That’ll be illustrated partially by dancers utilizing cellphones as props, Mitsios mentioned. The efficiency will even have video projection to present a glimpse of actuality behind the web profiles.
“Individuals do a terrific job displaying their best moments on-line,” Mitsios mentioned.
There’s the robust and brave particular person, who’s secretly scuffling with a foul reminiscence. “Masks” additionally dives into physique pictures, and the way folks aren’t as match as they painting themselves. Then there’s the entertainer, an individual who seems joyful on-line, however in actual life is battling melancholy and extra.
“All of it culminates in a contented ending,” Mitsios mentioned.
It’s choreographed by Mitsios, with music curated by Jake Pugh of Gravity.
Performances are occurring at Montgomery Ballet’s studio, 1044 E. Fairview Ave., which has been transformed to a black field theater.
“It was a protracted highway to get to the place we’re with this constructing, and now that we’re right here I form of wish to present it off,” Mitsios mentioned.
Doorways open at 6:30 p.m. for Friday’s actions, with performances at 7 p.m. The “Masks” efficiency can be preceded by two extra classical dances: “Pas de Cinq” from Paul and Virginia Ballet, choreographed by August Bournonville; and “Ocean and Pearls” from Little Humpbacked Horse Ballet, choreographed by Arthur Saint Leon.
There’s additionally a Mardi Gras type social gathering occurring there Friday, which friends can take pleasure in earlier than and after the performances. Tickets for this are $55.
“After the performances, we’ll take away the chairs and permit a full-fledged DJ social gathering,” Mitsios mentioned.
On Saturday, “Masks” is again for another efficiency on the studio. Doorways open at 6:45 p.m., and “Masks” begins at 7 p.m.
“The entire efficiency is roughly an hour,” Mitsios mentioned.
Tickets for Friday or Saturday may be bought on-line at montgomeryballet.org.
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