Kathy Adams, of the Salt Lake Tribune, writes, “So now Ballet West has added to its trilogy of classics. We have a Giselle, a Swan Lake, a Sleeping Beauty, and possibly the best — a Don Q.” What a review! Click the link below.
Salt Lake Tribune Don Quixote Review
-Beau
This blog entry comes to everyone from my dressing room. I’m sitting here, in a quiet basement. The only thing I can hear is the faint sound of music coming from Chris Sellars’ dressing room next door. Pretty soon the hallway will be filled with crazy people (dancers) trying to frantically warm up and get ready for the show (we’re actually pretty relaxed here).
I hope everyone can come see this slick haired, spicy ballet. The one thing this show has that you don’t often see in a ballet is attitude (and a lot of fans). I love the confidence and flare the Spanish style of dance brings to ballet. Anna Marie also choreographed an intense and complex flamenco/rhythmic section the men perform without the help of the orchestra. Very cool … easily one of my favorite parts of the ballet. Anyway, it’s time for my transformation into Don Quixote! See everyone on stage.
I figured I would post a few more pictures I took last week.
Ronnie Underwood rehearsing the role of Basilio
Sayaka Ohtaki rehearsing the role of Kitri
Emily Adams rehearsing The Queen of the Dryads
Elizabeth McGrath and Rex Tilton rehearsing the Grande Pas De Deux from DON QUIXOTE
-Beau
On Wednesday, I spent an hour and a half in a chair at the Salt Lake Tribune headquarters while Ballet West’s wig master, Yancey J. Quick, transformed me into the noble but somewhat dazed Don Quixote. Company artist, Beckanne Sisk, was photographed with me dressed in her second act “dream scene” Kitri tutu. Check out the article by clicking the link below.
Ballet West: The Crazy Love of ‘Don Quixote’
-Beau