Farewell to Phantom Phenomenon – A Thrilling Night to Remember
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October 12th, 2009 – The Indiana Ballet Company (IBC) will raise some spirits on October 31st, as it bids farewell to its three-year Phantom phenomenon. The original creation of Alyona Yakovleva, Phantom of the Opera launched this Artistic Director’s particular talent for rendering ballet into a dramatic art. Since its inception three years ago, the production has become an old and successful friend to this young company. However, despite its growing popularity, Yakovleva and her artistic partners have decided to retire the show to make way for a season of surprises in 2010-2011.
To celebrate its success, and to send the production out in style, the company is partnering with Zing restaurant to create a Phantom Farewell costume party with the cast at 9:00 p.m., following the final performance. Patrons also have the option to make the evening a night to remember by taking advantage of special Phantom rates provided by the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Tickets for the production can be obtained through ticketweb, by visiting IndianaBalletCompany.com or calling 866-468-3401. Performance dates and times are October 30th, 7:30 p.m., October 31st, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Ticket prices start at $15-25 with dinner at Zing and show package for $40. For information on Conrad rates please call 317-228-1917.
The Indiana Ballet Company (IBC) is deeply connected to its community. It was established out of the desire to serve and connect to that community while preserving an opportunity for its youth that will last for generations. As such, each of its artists has made a specific commitment to live and work in Indiana, year round, dedicating themselves to the success of this venture. In fall of 2009, as part of its gradual, but strategic growth plan, IBC expanded its company and extended its dancers’ contracts to eight full time dancers.
Building upon a 400 year-old heritage, IBC’s Artistic Director, Alyona Yakovleva and her talented company are returning to an earlier moment in American dance history, filled with innovative experiments in delivering a truly American form of the art, and perfecting it for the 21st Century. In leading a renaissance of the one-act, short-story ballet, IBC is breathing life and humanity back into the art by deepening our connection with it and satisfying our universal, timeless desire for meaning and ‘a good story’. Using drama, grace and an exquisite sensitivity to capture our hearts and imaginations, the company is delivering classically-based ballet that is accessible, exciting and entertaining for all. IBC is in effect, charting a new course for Indiana and for ballet.
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Elizabeth Audet
Publicity and Outreach Director
Indiana Ballet Company/Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana
Office: 317-216-9539
Cell: 317-627-8645
Elizabeth@IndianaBalletCompany.com
www.rbai.biz / www.IndianaBalletCompany.com
