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ALLMAN BETTS BAND SOMETHING SO-SO things to do 403 in the area AT THE PAVILION ROTTEN! MARVEL CALENDARS START ON PAGE 10 Mar. 14-20, 2019 FREE WHAT THERE IS TO DO IN FORT WAYNE AND BEYOND THE FORT WAYNE BALLET AND THE PHILHARMONIC STAGE THE CLASSIC CINDERELLA AT THE ARTS UNITED CENTER ALSO INSIDE: PRESERVING THE ARTS UNITED CENTER · SEUSSICAL AT USF · ALBUMS AND MOVIES whatzup.com PINE VALLEY GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION MARCH 16 ONLY. DON’T MISS IT! GET NOTICED! Bands and venues: * Send us your events to get free listings AT ALL FIVE OF OUR FORT WAYNE LOCATIONS in our calendar! whatzup.com/submissions Visit LongeOptical.com or call (260) 469-3937 to schedule your next eye exam and find your perfect pair of new glasses. *Some restrictions may apply. See store manager for assistance. Throughout the new Pine Valley location, you’ll enjoy a comfortable environment that’s perfect for finding your next pair of glasses. 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This year’s spring production for 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne Editor Fort Wayne Ballet will be a staging of this fairy $19-$44 · (260) 422-4226 Jon Swerens tale, the first for the company since 2013. Always a popular offering, Karen Gibbons-Brown said Calendar and Distribution Director there are a few differences between the ballet and Mikila Cook the animated version that many know best. Web and App Developer COLLABORATING WITH THE PHIL Brandon Jordan “One of the differences is that the stepsisters are comedic figures,” she said. “Many times those Contributing writers roles are performed ‘en travesti,’ with men play- Nick Braun, Benjamin Dehr, ing the roles. But in our production they’ll be Michele DeVinney, Dennis Donahue, Evan Gillespie, Heather Herron, played by lovely ladies, so they’re not ugly step- Jason Hoffman, John Hubner, sisters, but they do provide a comedic element to Chris Hupe, Rod King, Brent Leuhold, the story.” Greg W. Locke, Chloe Miller, Although the Fort Wayne Philharmonic plays Steve Penhollow, Jennifer Poiry, with Fort Wayne Ballet at only the first three per- G. Ryan Smith, Kevin Smith, formances of The Nutcracker, the spring produc- Rachel Stephens tion is their full collaboration. “It is so lovely to work with a live orchestra, Distribution especially with the lovely score by Prokofiev,” Whatzup is distributed once per week she said. “Not every community has the luxury at more than 650 locations in nine Photos by Jeff Crane counties — Allen, Whitley, Noble, Wells, of working with an orchestra as we do every year. Adams, Huntington, Kosciusko, Dekalb, Andrew Constantine will be conducting this Cinderella will be played by Saki Morimoto and six and is now a member of the company. and Steuben. Whatzup is distributed year.” Amanda Eve Carrick. “When we last performed Cinderella, I was on Wednesdays and Thursdays by Also key to the production are the costumes, Morimoto, originally from Osaka, Japan, began a squire,” Miller said. “Side note, I had a cast on Whatzup LLC. particularly when they arrive at the ball. One of dancing when she was three and began her study my arm under the costume for the performance. the most popular elements of both the Cinderella of ballet seven years later. Having joined the Fort When I was the squire, one of my favorite dance Back issues story and of ballet is the beautiful costumes. Wayne Ballet professional company in 2017, she teachers, David Ingram, was the prince. It was a Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ “Nan Possemato does such good work with our has appreciated the experience she’s gained so great experience to dance alongside someone I per additional copy. Send payment with costumes,” Gibbons-Brown said. “She’s very cre- far from home. respected so much. Now that I am performing the date and quantity of issues desired, ative in making new costumes but also very good “I’ve had many amazing opportunities I’m prince this year, I can look back on what I learned and your name and mailing address, to Whatzup LLC at the above address. at giving new life to our older costumes.” grateful for, but performing in China was one of from the last time we did Cinderella.” Cinderella also provides a lovely celebration best experiences so far,” Morimoto said. “We got Tackling the role of the Prince is allowing Miller Calendar listings for Fort Wayne Ballet, an homage to their long to travel to China as part of a cultural exchange to grow not only as a dancer but as a performer. Must be received by noon Monday the history, a history almost as long as that of the Cin- trip to sister city Taizhou last fall. It was amazing “The thing I enjoy most about this role is defi- week of publication for inclusion in that derella ballet itself. to be exposed in a different culture, and this trip nitely developing the character,” he said. “Per- week’s issue and, space permitting, “People tend to include Cinderella as a classical reminded me how art can bring people together.” fecting the steps themselves is enjoyable, but it will run until the week of the event. ballet, but it wasn’t staged until the late 1940s so The performances look effortless, but there are pales in comparison to developing the emotion Calendar information is published it’s actually a fairly new ballet in that sense,” she tremendous challenges to any role, particularly behind a role. The prince in Cinderella is sup- as far in advance as space permits said. “But it was the first full-length ballet that ones which are already so familiar to audiences. posed to be young and carefree, but the rest of the and should be submitted as early as possible. Whatzup makes every effort to Fort Wayne Ballet staged, and it’s a very import- “For me it is bringing the character to life,” character is for me to decide.” authenticate claims and accurate times ant part of our history. When you think about it, Morimoto said. “Usually the acting is built into As always, there will be Glass Slipper Parties and event locations. We encourage it was pretty cutting edge that Fort Wayne Ballet the movement and pantomimes in classical bal- following the matinee performances, a chance readers to verify information prior to was staging the ballet within 10 years or so of its let, but there is so much more to pay attention to, for fans of all ages to enjoy some treats and meet attending events or purchasing tickets. premiere to the world.” like posture, angle of the head, focus of eyes. And the cast for photo opportunities. The production includes four public per- it’s been a fun challenge to think about what I’m While there’s definitely magic in meeting a Advertising formances as well as a school performance on saying with the steps.” Princess and her Prince, there will be plenty Space reservations and ads requiring Friday. Thanks to the success of a similar perfor- of other treats in the performance itself. Gib- proofs due by no later than the Monday mance of The Nutcracker, a sensory-friendly will HOMEGROWN TALENT bons-Brown promises visually pleasing sets and a 10 days prior to publication. Camera- be performed on Sunday evening. Morimoto comes from another country, but beautiful carriage, and she credits the production ready or digital ad copy required by noon Friday the week before dancers don’t get any more homegrown than John team with helping to provide all the stage magic publication. E-mail [email protected] TWO CASTS Miller, who is sharing the role of Prince Charm- that accompanies this magical story.