THE ARTS
“There’s nothing that really connects the three pieces. They’re all completely different. I guess the only thing they have in common is that they’re all contemporary and contemporary is a very blanket term. Because, basically contemporary can mean anything’s possible, anything can happen in that genre,” said Arcadian Broad. Jessica Lang’s “From Foreign Lands and People,” will open “Contemporary Wonders,” with beautiful ballet based choreography; poetic moves evoking a sense of sophistication. Then, Orlando Ballet Artist in Residence, Arcadian Broad will present “Mad Hatter’s Wonderland,” which he both choreographed and composed. Broad’s original rendition and world premiere tells the origin story of the Mad Hatter as he journeys within Wonderland, and interestingly enough this narrative will take place after Alice leaves Wonderland. “This piece that I’m doing is like a preview, like a trailer performance to the full production. So everything is very raw and not production ready and that is the appeal for this preview performance,” Arcadian Broad said.
BROAD’S ORIGINAL
Broad’s full-length production of “Mad Hatter’s Wonderland” will debut April 2019 in “Arcadian Broad’s Wonderland: Mad Tales of the Hatter.”
RENDITION AND WORLD
“Contemporary Wonders,” will close with “Love Is,” a collaboration featuring choreography by Robert Hill and live vocals performed by Sisaundra Lewis. The piece will include songs from The Greatest Showman, such as, “Hallelujah” and “Never Enough.” “Come with an open mind. Come not needing to understand ballet beyond just sitting in the audience, and listening to beautiful music and watching beautiful creativity on the stage,” said Robert Hill.
PREMIERE TELLS THE ORIGIN STORY OF THE MAD HATTER AS HE JOURNEYS WITHIN WONDERLAND, AND INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH THIS NARRATIVE WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER ALICE LEAVES WONDERLAND.
Mr. Hill suggests those in attendance to think of the production as a lovely candy box sampler with three different tasty pieces, simply meant to be enjoyed. Mr. Broad believes audience members will leave feeling satisfied and full. Tickets for “Contemporary Wonders” start at just $19, and can be purchased by visiting: drphillipscenter. org/events/tickets/2018/contemporary-wonders/ or by calling the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts box office at 844-513-2014.
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