Chaplin
Hosted by State Street Ballet on CYA Live
9.99 USD
Join in this online interactive event on a laptop/desktop using the latest version of Google Chrome. A must-see for audiences of all ages. Chaplin is State Street Ballet’s newest original production, building upon the ensemble’s growing international acclaim. Choreographed by Kevin Jenkins, William Soleau and Edgar Zendejas, the three joined forces to portray iconic genius Charlie Chaplin’s complex personality with their distinct visions. The three styles meld seamlessly together to create this unique biographical journey, following a young girl who is mesmerized by Chaplin’s on-screen persona. She is pulled into a world where she meets, interacts with, and ultimately, embodies “The Tramp.” Chaplin’s life unfolds through her eyes, revealing his comedy, pathos, and the altogether surrealistic world of his iconic mind. Chaplin combines dance, music, and stunning visual elements into a multimedia production, taking the audience on a whimsical yet moving exploration of Chaplin’s quest to portray humanity’s better self in a tumultuous world, timely to this day. The full-length ballet is set to an eclectic mix of classical, ragtime, New Age, and original compositions. Choreography by William Soleau, Kevin Jenkins, and Edgar Zendejas Music by René Aubry, Johann Sebastian Bach, Balanescu Quartet, Marcel Ballot, Ezio Bosso, Rebecca Harrold, Kevin Jenkins, Scott Joplin, Edward Mandolan, A Dancing Beggar Costume Design: Nicole Thompson Costume Construction: Denise Caracas and Nicole Thompson Videography: Kevin Jenkins, William Soleau, and Andre Yew Lighting Design: Sammy Jelinek and Lloyd Sobel Set Construction: Ron Dexter Chaplin was filmed at State Street Ballet’s October 6, 2018 performance at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA 2018-19 Season Sponsors: Margo Cohen-Feinberg and Robert Feinberg; and Tim Mikel Additional Funding: Barbara Burger and Paul E. Munch; and Lillian Lovelace
Featuring Ahna Lipchik, William Soleau, Kevin Jenkins, James Folsom, Edgar Zendejas