Southwest Virginia Ballet (SVB) is proud to partner with The Historic Masonic Theatre to present their production of TIES on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 pm. Originally choreographed by Artistic Director Pedro Szalay, and performed by the company in 2008, TIES is a collage of historic photos, live music and expressive dance. Audiences will delight as dancers ride the rails of railroad history with a vision of Roanoke region’s past, present and future.
From artistic director, Pedro Szalay: “To me, TIES is about people and their incredible connections to others and to the land that holds them. Many have uprooted or been uprooted, leaving a country, a region, or a family. They are pushed by themselves or by circumstances to reach for their goals and go beyond their comfort zones. As a result of World War II, my family emigrated from Hungary to Venezuela where I was born. I loved both my countries; however, when the time came to spread my wings, I went to New York City, then to Richmond, Virginia and finally here to Roanoke following my dreams.”
TIES is influenced by the rail history of this region and its influence on immigration to this area. It focuses on the relationships of people – the dreamers, laborers, and witnesses who chose to stay or come to this region. Costume changes will reflect the history of the rail story. Collaboration between the Virginia Museum of Transportation for stories and history, and David Austin’s original scores which express the spirit of the past and contemporary times, and enable the audience to be transported seamlessly from one era to the next.
Southwest Virginia Ballet is a regional, pre-professional youth dance company. Serving Southwest Virginia since 1990, Southwest Virginia Ballet is recognized internationally for excellence in classical dance, costuming, and instruction. The mission of Southwest Virginia Ballet is to make the performing arts experience available to all ages from all walks of life through full-length productions of varied repertoire including classical ballet, contemporary, and new works. Southwest Virginia Ballet provides, free of charge, the highest quality of pre-professional training possible to young dancers and promotes cultural enrichment and awareness to the art of dance. Southwest Virginia Ballet is committed to offering outreach opportunities for children and adults from across Southwest Virginia.
Purchase tickets for your favorite seats by visiting www.historicmasonictheatre.com or by calling the Theatre Box Office at 540 862 5655. For more information regarding the Holiday events at The Historic Masonic Theatre, please visit the website or Facebook page.
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