SCHOOL MATINEE PROGRAM Elizabeth Lamont and Yosuke Mino PHOTO: Réjean Brandt Photography GISELLE SEPT 30 / 2015 VAL CANIPAROLI S A CINDERELLA STORY FEB 18 / 2016 PETER PAN MAY 04 / 2016 Three Captivating Story Ballets An Unforgettable Experience of Art + Education The Royal Winnipeg Ballet s School Matinee Program is an incredible opportunity to introduce young minds to the vibrant, living art form that is ballet.
GISELLE Wednesday September 30 12:00pm 2 hours (running times are approximate) Performed to piano Peter Wright, after Jules Perrot, Jean Coralli and Marius Petipa STAGED BY Catherine Taylor MUSIC Adolphe Adam SCENERY & COSTUME DESIGN Peter Farmer LIGHTING DESIGN Nicholas Cernovitch A broken heart and shattered dreams drive the virtuous village girl Giselle to her untimely death. In the moonlit forest, she joins the spirit world of the Wilis vengeful spirits of abandoned brides. When Giselle s remorseful lover Albrecht visits her grave, only her undying love can save him from the Wilis bewitching, deathly dance. Yayoi Ban PHOTO: Réjean Brandt Photography WE TEACHERS! Teachers save 15% off adult tickets for regular RWB performances. Call our Box Office at 204.956.2792
VAL CANIPAROLI S A CINDERELLA STORY Thursday February 18 12:00pm 2 hours 11 minutes (running times are approximate) Val Caniparoli MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS Ron Paley SCENIC & COSTUME DESIGN Sandra Woodall LIBRETTO Sheryl Flatow & Val Caniparoli LIGHTING & SOUND DESIGN Alexander V. Nichols Remember when families gathered around the television set on a Saturday night? That era, the 1950 s, is the setting for Val Caniparoli s A Cinderella Story, a retro retelling of everybody s favourite fairy tale. Former Principal Dancers Vanessa Lawson (1997 2013) and Jaime Vargas (2004-2010) In the 2009 Production of A Cinderella Story PHOTO: David Cooper In addition to experiencing the unparalleled artistry of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company, students will gain a rich, behind-the-scenes understanding of how a ballet is put on stage. The curtains will be left up during intermission so that students can see the backstage workings of technically complex scene changes. As well, a representative from the RWB will come onstage during intermission to share production secrets and point out interesting details.
PETER PAN Wednesday May 04 12:00pm 2 hours 17 minutes (running times are approximate) Performed to tape Jorden Morris MUSIC Sir Benjamin Britten, Eric Coates, Sir Edward Elgar, Ron Goodwin, Montague Phillips COSTUME DESIGN Anne Armit SCENIC DESIGN Don Rutley & Andrew Beck LIGHTING DESIGN Bill Williams ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGN Robert Mravnik FIGHT DIRECTOR Daniel Ford Beavis FLYING SEQUENCES Flying by Foy Perfect for families and anyone who never wants to grow up, Peter Pan is a magical flight, filled with family entertainment, fantasy and marvelous thrills. Peter Pan tells the story of Peter, who invites Wendy to Neverland to be the mother of his gang of Lost Boys. Many adventures ensue, including the near-death of Tinker Bell and a climactic confrontation with Peter s nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook. Elizabeth Lamont PHOTO: Réjean Brandt Photography $10 PER STUDENT! For More Info Visit rwb.org
STUDENT MATINEE ORDER FORM Yes! Book my tickets for all three ballets now! (Payment must be included) Yes! Reserve my tickets now! (Payment due one month prior to performance) TEACHER / COORDINATOR SUBJECT TAUGHT/GRADE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE PHONE FAX EMAIL All groups must be chaperoned. One chaperone per every 10 students is admitted free. Please notify us of any special seating requirements. Please note that School Matinees may be photographed or recorded electronically. It is the responsibility each school to make us aware of any students who cannot be photographed or recorded. Giselle A Cinderella Story Peter Pan # OF STUDENTS X $10/EACH (PER BALLET) # OF CHAPERONES TOTAL # TICKETS TOTAL PAYMENT PAYMENT OPTIONS Visa MasterCard American Express Cheque (payable to Royal Winnipeg Ballet) CARDHOLDER NAME CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXPIRY DATE SIGNATURE Mail or email this form with payment to: Canada s Royal Winnipeg Ballet Attention: Group Sales 380 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4K2 204.957.3494 groupsales@rwb.org