Theatre Notes
outward like a scorpions tail, revealing underneath shining, skeletal stainless steel segments that suggest modernism. And Étienne Boucher’s lighting flows with the action, boldly reinforcing mood and story while guiding the audience’s eye.
Totem runs through April 15 in the
Grand Chapiteau by the Taylor Street Bridge in San Jose.
Ballet San Jose PROGRAM ONE
T
he first ballet of the evening, “Paquita” has is origins deep in the Nineteenth
Century. With music by Ludwig Minkus and choreography by Marius Petipa, the ballet was first performed in St. Petersburg in 1847. It is a ballet of theme and varia- tions and is regarded as a “cornerstone of the traditional classic ballet repertory.” Led by impressive principals Amy Briones and Maykel Solas who delivered many breath- taking moments of virtuosity, they were
supported by other sterling soloists and a disciplined corps de ballet. Second on the bill,
“Interplay,” with music by Morton Gould, and choreography by Jerome Robbins, leaps into the mid-Twentieth Century. First present- ed in New York City in 1945, “Interplay” is a delightful modern romp with movements presaging Robbins’ work in West Side Story. Four boys (Jeremy Kovitch, Seth Parker, Maykel Solas and Akira Takahashi) and four girls (Amy Briones, Mirai Noda, Lahna Vanderbush and Jing Zhang) costumed in bright crayon colors tease and play and strut and compete without narrative. Like watching kids at play, it was shear joy. Last of the evening, “Graduation Ball” premiered in Sydney in 1940. With the
FIRST JUNIOR CADET, AKIRA TAKAHASHI, IS
“CHARMED” BY JUNIOR PIGTAIL GIRL, KAREN GABAY, IN DAVID LICHINE’S “GRADUATION BALL.” PHOTO: ROBERT SHOMLER
familiar music of Johann Strauss II and choreography by David Lichine, “Graduation Ball” is a crowd pleasing, light- hearted comic ballet. At a Viennese finishing school, cadets from a nearby military acade-
my join the young girls for their annual ball. Adolescent yearnings and awkward flirtations fuel
the simple story of comedy and romance. The Headmistress of the finishing school (danced en travesti by Maximo Califano) and the crusty old General of the academy (Raymond Rodriquez) are hilarious together especially in their “Mazurka Coquette.” Karen Gabay is utterly adorable as the impish “Pigtail Girl” and Akira Takahashi and Tiffany Glenn are outstanding as smitten lovebirds. The 2012 season continues April 13-15
Starring
Peter Mandel Lawrence-Michael C. Arias Chris Bezanson John Brewer Matt Haluza CJ Patereau and Jeff Patereau ———————————————————— Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. April 20, 21, 27, 28, May 4, 5, 11 and 12. Matinee Sunday April 29 at 2 p.m. ————————————————————
8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy CA (Grange Hall)
All tickets $18 Reservations call 408.337.1599
pintello@charter.net www.PintelloComedy.com
42 April 2012 • Out & About
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