Houston Ballet 601 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002 713.523.6300 info@houstonballet.org www.houstonballet.org Stanton Welch AM Artistic Director James Nelson Executive Director Ben Stevenson OBE Artistic Director Emeritus
PUBLISHED BY Houston Ballet CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Angela Lane
Welcome! Dear Houston Ballet friends, Welcome to Pretty Things! After successful runs of Jewels and Sylvia, we’re proud to bring you a curated bill of three one-act ballets. This show is a wonderful opportunity for you to see our artists in a different light; their impressive range of talent and technique will be seen on the stage tonight through a variety of different pieces. Houston Ballet alum Trey McIntyre returns to his roots in Houston to present the world premiere of Pretty Things, a ballet exploring peacocking behavior in male dancers. Originally intended to premiere at the beginning of the pandemic, Pretty Things has been in the works for years and has long awaited its stage debut. The opportunity to highlight male dancers through this performance is a feat we’re excited to show you, made possible by McIntyre’s choreographic talents and the generosity of underwriters Allison and Troy Thacker. We also present Christopher Bruce’s Hush, a spirited favorite exploring the complexities of family dynamics. Bruce’s
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unique choreography is celebrated across the globe; Hush in particular is made all the more engaging by its soundtrack by Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma. Originally created for a world premiere on Houston Ballet nearly a decade ago, Jorma Elo’s ONE|end|ONE returns to the Wortham. Elo’s award-winning creation reflects the dancemaker’s quirky and unexpected movements to create an atmosphere of playfulness and has become a staple in Houston Ballet’s repertoire. I want to thank each of you for your presence; none of this would be possible without your constant support and loyalty to our Company. We are truly grateful.
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See you in the theater,
STANTON WELCH AM Houston Ballet Artistic Director
Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch. Photo by Charles Ford
ON THE COVER Demi Soloist Chandler Dalton with Artist of Houston Ballet. Photo by Amitava Sarkar.
