Friday April 15 8:00 P.M. Premiere Performance
Saturday April 16 3:00 P.M. Matinee
Saturday April 16 8:00 P.M. Finale
Tickets are available from $15 - $50 through Panhandle Tickets at 378-3096 or PanhandleTickets.com.
Contact Lone Star Ballet for group rates.
· Lone Star Ballet Season of Dance
Lone Star Trilogy is the final production of the 35th anniversary season of Lone Star Ballet (LSB). With this new work, Lone Star Trilogy, the company turns to the heritage, history and culture of its own surroundings.
Established in 1975, the not for profit arts organization seeks to fulfill its mission to “produce and promote the art of dance; and contribute to the education, culture and entertainment of the people of the Texas
· Conceived by King Hill
The story is conceived and copyrighted by King Hill, long time theatre director, performer, and historian. Hill authored the concise summation of the story, stating it is “an epic celebration of the lives of three extraordinary pioneer women boldly staged with dance, unique sound, lights and noted narrators.”
· Original Choreography by Director of Dance Vicki McLean
Original choreography is created by Director of Dance Vicki McLean, who states, “The work is exciting and vibrant, and vividly portrays the lives of these brave women.” Invigorated by the creative process and the creation of new work she explains, “The work is fresh and spirited. Lone Star Trilogy is ideal for all ages, families, and individuals who share the vision and traditions of our heritage and those who would like to experience this heritage.”
Describing her choreography for this production, McLean says, “It is a culmination of styles of dance and ideas based on each woman’s story and the emotions that epitomize the human elements of love, sorrow, joy, and courage.”
· Original Music by Dr. Benjamin Brooks
Original music is composed by Dr. Benjamin Brooks of The Sybil B. Harrington School of Fine Arts at West Texas A&M University
· Kwahadi Indian Dancers
A portion of the production includes strong collaboration with the Kwahadi Indian Dancers based in Amarillo
· On Original Lone Star Ballet Production
Original sets and costumes are designed and produced by the LSB Production team. Vido Rhodes, Production Manager, uses projections of high definition video as a back-drop to the action. Footage was taken of the West Texas plains and includes historic scenes from Boys Ranch at Old Tascosa. Elaine Seaton, Costume Director, uses historical apparel to lend authenticity to the period production.
· Historical Characters – Pioneer Women of the Texas
The story portrays the lives of Mary Ann (Molly) Goodnight, Cynthia Ann Parker, and dance hall girl and early Tascosa settler, “Frenchy” McCormick. The performance is composed in three acts, dedicated to the unique story of each woman.
· Cynthia Ann Parker.
o The young child of white pioneer settlers
o Kidnapped and raised by Comanche Indians
o Married to Chief Peta Nacona
o Mother of Chief Quanah Parker
· Mary Ann “Molly” Goodnight
o Wife of Texas
o Referred to as “The Mother of the Panhandle”
· “Frenchy” McCormick
o Notorious Saloon Owner
o Dancer
o Last living inhabitant of Old Tascosa
· More from Vicki Mclean, Director of Dance at Lone Star Ballet:
“These three women were Trail Blazers. These women, as I do know, loved this land, the people, the men to whom they dedicated their lives, and the adventure of the unknown. I believe Cynthia Ann, Molly, and Frenchy represent the grace, strength, and beauty that personifies all the women of the Texas Panhandle, past and present. I am honored to blaze this artistic trail to bring to life again these marvelous characters and the people they so dearly loved, or hated, and their relationship to this wonderful land they, (and we), call home.” - Vicki McLean, Director of Dance at Lone Star Ballet
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