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Friday, May 24, 2013

On Stage This Weekend: "The Stone Flower"

   I usually don't mention dance recitals in this space, but I'm going to make an exception this time since this performance includes some returning (and amazingly talented) theatre performers who grew up on local stages: 

   The Art Center School of Dance and Ms. Ella Hay are pleased to present "The Stone Flower", a classical ballet by Sergei Prokofiev. The performance will be held Saturday, May 25, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards Playhouse. 
        
   "The Stone Flower" features Candace Imperi, Sarah Hayes and John Wolfe, along with students of The Art Center, performing choreography adapted by Ms. Hay. It tells the story of Danilo the stonecutter (Wolfe), who temporarily forsakes his betrothed, Katerina (Hayes), to accompany the Queen of Copper Mountain (Imperi) to her realm. There, the Queen shows the stonecutter a legendary flower made of stone and Danilo vows to create one like it from malachite, a deep green marble-like mineral. Eventually, he finds the secret of making the stone flower while rediscovering his love for Katarina.

   Prior to "The Stone Flower", Ms. Hay's students will also perform "Born To Be Wild," an original ballet choreographed by Ms. Hay and Lauren Angel, and a divertissment that includes three tap numbers. 

   Tickets are $15 and are available at the door, or by calling Ms. Hay at 304-429-6606.

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