LA SYLPHIDE/ A DOLL'S HOUSE

Danish choreographer August Bournonville created La Sylphide in 1836 – to the delight of audiences ever since. When a young Scottish farmer abandons his bride-to-be for a beautiful winged creature, he offends not only the wedding party but the witch who predicted his defection. La Sylphide, the oldest ballet in existence, is presented with one of the newest, A Doll's House. The work depicts a pitched battle between the dolls in a toy store after the shop closes, and features vibrantly colorful, wildly theatrical costumes.

Please note: A Doll's House contains brief, stylized images of violence and conflict. Age recommendation is at least 12 years of age. A Doll's House will not be danced at the performance on Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 pm.

7:30 PM June 5, 7, 13, 14, 2008
2:00 PM June 8, 14, 15, 2008

Purchase tickets by phone at 713 227 2787 or 800 828 2787.

Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets at a discounted rate by calling 713.523.6300, ext 409.  

FEATURING:

LA SYLPHIDE

Music: Herman Lovenskjold
Choreography: August Bournonville
Staged by: Johnny Eliasen 
Scenery and Costume Design: David Walker
Lighting Design: Tony Tucci

Age Recommendation: at least 2 years of age

A DOLL'S HOUSE
WORLD PREMIERE

Music: István Márta
A Doll's House Story for percussion ensemble
Choreography: Stanton Welch
Costume Design: Monica Guerra and Travis Halsey
Lighting Design: Lisa J. Pinkham


Age Recommendation: at least 12 years of age

Performance in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center,
501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street.

Generously Underwritten by ConocoPhillips and The Wortham Foundation, Inc.

Ballet: La Sylphide
Dancer(s): Sara Webb and Connor Walsh
Photo by: Drew Donovan