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LAUREN STEWART |
After a two week stint, the curtain closed on Sunday, October 28th, ending Joffrey’s performances of Giselle at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago. However, this does not mark the end of performances this season, for we will be touring to Detroit in March 2008 and performing it there at the Detroit Opera House. Staged by Frederic Franklin and his assistant Christina Johnson(former dancer of Dance Theater of Harlem), the version staged by Mr. Franklin was based on the creole one he did for DTH. It was truly a success, and was received well by audiences and critics alike.
Currently Joffrey is on a two week layoff until we resume to rehearse Nutcracker and Tudor’s Dark Elegies on November 12th. For the female corps, it will be a much needed rest from the demanding work executed in Giselle.
Below are a few pictures from backstage:
Prop table: urn, goblets, rakes for villagers, etc.
Act II: A view of the corps from the wings.
Village Men prepare for their scene opening Act II with Hilarion’s entrance.
Willies prepare for Act II.
