Walton Arts Center hosts the debut performance March 13th.
Bentonville, AR---February 1, 2021---NWA Ballet Theatre, in association with Walton Arts Center, announced today the debut performance of David Justin’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7:00p on Saturday, March 13th. Ticket prices range from $15-$25, plus applicable fees, and go on sale Friday, February 5th at 10:00am. Tickets can be purchased at www.waltonartscenter.org or by calling 479.443.5600.
Inspired by William Shakespeare’s fairy tale play, and featuring the mesmerizing music of Felix Mendelssohn’s score, A Midsummer Night’s Dream will entice audiences into an ethereal world of love, mischief, and magic. The familiar story of intertwined lovers, fairies, and mortals depicted through a playful portrait of dance, highlights the roots of ballet which include acting, folk dancing, and ballet technique to tell a story sure to delight audiences of all ages. .
The March 13th debut marks NWA Ballet Theatre’s first in-person performance since February 2020, and will take place in Baum Walker Hall where state approved safety protocols for audience and theatrical staff will be closely followed. Social distancing within the theatre will be ensured through a minimum of four empty seats between parties, and every other row remaining empty. Empty rows, with select seats removed, will also serve as walkways to seats located in the center of the theater, further reducing contact between patrons. Masks are required for all staff and patrons of Walton Arts Center.
Since its strategic reopening in August, NWABT has prioritized a safe working environment for artists and staff through an ongoing collaboration with a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences advisory team. NWA Ballet Theatre has limited public exposure by offering virtual performances and interactive rehearsals up to this time. Among other protective measures, NWABT requires masks during all studio rehearsals, as well as in-person and recorded performances.
NWA Ballet Theatre is a multidimensional arts organization that is exciting audiences around the region with vibrant, innovative, classical and contemporary ballet. Founded in 2011 by Margie Bordovsky, Mariah Bordovsky, and the late Peggie Wallis, NWABT’s dance company is made up of 22 professional artists, representing 14 states, sharing a collective passion for dance. Under the artistic direction of David Justin, NWABT is pioneering original works, reimagining familiar classics, and working to enrich the cultural landscape of the region.