South Bay Ballet Closes Season with Premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Storybook Ballet Premiere for one weekend only. Tickets now on sale. Saturday, June 6 - 2 & 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 - 3 p.m. James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance.

Torrance, CA, May 24, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Join the mischievous sprite Puck when his matchmaking goes awry in South Bay Ballet’s Storybook Ballet premiere of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A delightful tale for the young and old, South Bay Ballet’s adaption of the famous play by William Shakespeare presents the whimsical story of love, mischief, and magic in a forest inhabited by faerie folk, woodland creatures and a donkey.

Artistic Director Diane Lauridsen and Assistant Artistic Director Candice Davis present the talents of South Bay Ballet in this collaborative production for one weekend only, Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. at the James R. Armstrong Theatre in Torrance. All seats are $18. Tickets may be purchased online at www.southbayballet.org or by calling South Bay Ballet’s representative at (562) 754-6476, in addition to the Theatre Box Office at (310) 781-7171.

President of South Bay Ballet’s Board of Directors Catherine Jacobson said excitement is building during rehearsals in anticipation of opening day. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a ballet for audiences of all ages, especially families. This is a challenging ballet for our dancers, but one that is also deeply rewarding for all involved. We take great pride in sharing this premiere Storybook Ballet with audiences right here in the South Bay. I encourage everyone to purchase their tickets as soon as possible. We anticipate a sell-out of all three performances again this year!”

Performing the principal roles in South Bay Ballet’s 2009 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be Charlotte Munson as Titania; Elijah S. Pressman as Oberon; Keiji Ino as Puck; Elizabeth Simoens as Helena; Paul Kirk as Demetrius; Tessia G. Lane as Hermia; and Richard Link as Lysander.
Young audience members are encouraged to take part in complimentary dance workshops immediately following each matinee performance to learn an excerpt from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The workshops are taught by instructors of the Lauridsen Ballet Centre, the home of South Bay Ballet.

Information & Ticket Sales:
All Seats $18
www.southbayballet.org
South Bay Ballet Representative (562) 754-6476
Theatre Box Office (310) 781-7171

About South Bay Ballet:
South Bay Ballet, a non-profit organization formed in 1987, provides quality artistic performances to the community as well as outstanding training to young pre-professional dancers. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Diane Lauridsen, and Assistant Artistic Director Candice Davis, the Company’s mission is to be Southern California's leading pre-professional ballet company providing the finest training to our youth as well as performances that inspire and enrich the community.

For additional information or to become a friend of South Bay Ballet, visit online at www.southbayballet.org.

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