NORTHWEST BALLET THEATER

SEASON XVI JOHN BISHOP - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

T h e Nu t c r a c k e rThe Sleeping Beauty

Dracula - Ballet with a Bite!Bram Stoker's compelling story of Count Dracula has drawn curious audiences for over a century. Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form and  his 1876 gothic horror novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film and television interpretations. Created as a two-act ballet, award-winning choreographer John Bishop brings to life the Irish author's novel with rivetting dramatic performances, combined with ballet elegance and grace. Bishop's Dracula  is a visually lavish production with gothic sets and 'steam punk' -style costumes made in Romania. Read last year's review: http://www.ennw.info/2013/10/13/bloody-good-show-2/ 

McIntyre Hall – October 18Mount Baker Theater – October 25-26

McIntyre Hall - October 18, 2014Mount Baker Theater – October 25-26, 2014

The Nutcracker - Relive the Magic!The holidays are just around the corner and audiences of all ages are making plans to experience the holiday tradition of attending The Nutcracker!Northwest Ballet Theater has performed The Nutcracker since 1999. With growing community support, the company has been able to create an even more elaborate production than ever before with beautiful scenic backdrops made in Russia, classical tutus made by professional seamstresses in New York and exciting set pieces and technical effects that creates an unforgettable theater experience. Now there is so much to experience in this holiday spectacle that audiences return year after year to see what they might have missed.

T h e Nu t c r a c k e r

Port Townsend PAC December 6-7Mount Baker Theater December 13-14McIntyre Hall December 20-21

The Sleeping Beauty - Dramatic, Romantic, Majestic!A curse, a kiss and magic! John Bishop's production of Sleeping Beauty, set to the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, and true to the choreography of Marius Petipa, sets the stage magnificiently for NBT's 16th Season finale. One of the most loved ballets of all time, Bishop's choreographic enhancements in Act I and Act III deliver a very personal as well as magical touch. The result is a fresh and fiery fairy tale experience replete with stunning scenery and spectacular costumes bringing a stunning element of fantasy to wow both children and adults alike. 

The Sleeping Beauty

Mount Baker Theater June 6-7McIntyre Hall June 13-14

Contemporary Dance Northwest- New Era of Dance! On stage, our dancers enthrall audiences through electrifying performances. Contemporary Dance Northwest also offers high caliber dance training to dancers throughout Washington and beyond.  In the community CDN works to enrich the lives of young people through innovative outreach programs. Read the review:  http://ckey2048.blog.com/2014/03/17/ballet-and-beyond/ 

NBT HistoryNBT was formed in the spring of 2000 under the vision and direction of John Bishop and Maureen Skomerza. The hope was to build a high quality regional ballet company which would produce professional level classical and contemporary productions for audiences in the Puget Sound area. That vision soon became a reality when it produced its first spring production of Coppelia in 2001.With an unwavering committment to excellence that was rooted in the history and traditions Mr. Bishop’s ballet training and his many years as a professional dancer and choreographer, Northwest Ballet Academy, the official school of NBT stands strong today. NBA students who are trained in the Academy, have an unprecedented opportunity to perform in the professional level productions that NBT offers.In its relatively short existence, NBT has already produced a number of classical full-length ballets to date. Besides it’s annual Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, NBT has brought 19th and 20th century masterpieces such as Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Cinderella, Paquita, Giselle, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Firebird, Petrushka and Daphnis and Chloe to name a few. These classics were all performed in this region for the first time. In addition, Mr. Bishop has also created and choreographed over a dozen original ballets of his own including Aladdin, Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, The Little Mermaid, Dracula, Into the Night and Emerald Bay and has received enormous acclaim with critics and audiences throughout Washington and abroad. NBT recently started the NBT Scholarship Fund to financially assist talented and deserving young dancers in their pursuit of a career in dance.

Coppelia

Northwest Ballet Theater and Contemporary Dance NW Past and Present–  200 public performances in 5 counties▪ 2014 Into the Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Snow White, Dracula, The Nutcracker(Firehouse PAC, Mount Baker Theater, McIntyre Hall ▪ 2013  The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Dracula and Pictures at an Exhibition in Mount Vernon(McIntyre Hall) and Mount Baker Theater▪ 2012  The Nutcracker, Coppelia and Treasures of Aaron Copland in Mount Vernon(McIntyre Hall) and Mount Baker Theater▪ 2011  Emerald Bay in Seattle (Meany Hall) and Bellingham (Mount Baker Theater), Les Sylphides,          Don Quixote in Mount Vernon(McIntyre Hall)▪ 2010  The Nutcracker, Little Mermaid and Seasons in Mount Vernon(McIntyre Hall) and Mount Baker Theater▪ 2009  The Nutcracker, Aladdin and Graduation Ball in Mount Vernon(McIntyre Hall) Whatcom Community College(Bellingham) and Mount Baker Theater▪ 2008  The Nutcracker, Aladdin and Daphnis and Chloe in Mount Vernon (McIntyre Hall) Western Washington University(Bellingham) and Mount Baker Theater▪ 2007  The Nutcracker, Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty   in Mount Vernon(McIntyre Hall) and Mount Baker Theater▪ 2006  The Nutcracker, The Firebird, Petrushka and Le Spectre de la Rose        and A Midsummer Nights Dream in Mount Vernon and Bellingham▪ 2005  The Nutcracker, Giselle and A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Mount Vernon        and A Midsummer Nights Dream in Mount Vernon▪ 2004  The Nutcracker, Paquita, Norwegian Fantasy, Graduation Ball        A Midsummer Nights Dream in Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Snohomish▪ 2003  The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Resphighi Suite and The Magical Toy Room* 2002 The Nutcracker, La Fille Mal Gardee*2001  The Nutcracker, Coppelia*2000 The Nutcracker, The Seasons* 1999 The NutcrackerREVIEWSINTO THE NIGHT: http://ckey2048.blog.com/2014/03/17/ballet-and-beyond/ DRACULA: October 2013 http://www.ennw.info/2013/10/13/bloody-good-show-2/PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: August 2013 http://www.ennw.info/2013/08/10/picture-perfect/CINDERELLA: June 2013 http://www.ennw.info/2013/06/02/swept-away/NUTCRACKER: December 2012 http://www.ennw.info/2012/12/15/nbt-scores-standing-ovation/COPPELIA: June 2012 http://www.ennw.info/2012/05/28/all-dolled-up/EMERALD BAY: June 2011: http://www.ennw.info/2011/05/26/ballet-illuminates-history/NUTCRACKER: December 2011 http://www.ennw.info/2011/12/15/thoroughly-cracked/NUTCRACKER: December 2011 http://www.ennw.info/2011/12/10/ballet-orchestra-make-history/NUTCRACKER: December 2010 http://www.ennw.info/2010/12/10/holiday-favorite-just-gets-better/NUTCRACKER: December 2009 http://www.ennw.info/2009/12/11/nutcracker-never-ages/NUTCRACKER: December 2008 http://www.ennw.info/2008/12/13/nutcracker-comes-alive/ 

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ~ JOHN PAUL BISHOPB i o g r a p h yDancer, choreographer and director, John Paul Bishop has long been associated with prominent dance companies and schools in the US and abroad and has worked with some of the most notable artists in the world of dance. He began studying classical ballet and piano at the age of 8 and began his professional career at 16 with the Milwaukee Ballet Company.  He has since performed with over twenty professional companies including American Ballet Theatre, New Jersey Ballet and major companies from New York to Japan. He has worked with such dance luminaries as George Balanchine, Mikhail Barishnikov, Andre Eglevsky and many others. As a principal dancer he has performed an array of roles in both classical and contemporary repertoire including Albrecht in Giselle, Prince Ziegfried in Swan Lake, Basil in Don Quixote, Franz in Coppelia, Prince in Sleeping Beauty, Oberon in A Midsummer Nights Dream and Bryaxis in Daphnis et Chloe.  After a long professional career as a dancer, Mr. Bishop has transitioned into a well-respected choreographer creating over fifty original ballets. In his fifteen-year tenure at Northwest Ballet Theater, he has staged full-length ballets including Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Cinderella, Don Quixote,  Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Dracula and The Nutcracker. Some of his classical one-act ballets include Paquita, Graduation Ball, The Firebird, Petrushka, Spectre de la Rose, Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Four Seasons and Daphnis et Chloe.  In 2004, he and six of his dancers competed in the St. Petersburg International Ballet Competition in Russia where he received the Award for Best Choreography and his dancers placed highly in the competition.  Former students of Mr. Bishop's now dance with prestigious dance programs and companies in The United States and overseas. He has also trained several professional figure skaters, including Shizuka Arakawa, gold medalist at the 2006 Olympics in Turin. Mr. Bishop's ballet productions for NBT have also attracted students and professional dancers from Washington to Russia. In  March,  2013,  NBT received the Mayor’s Arts Award and premiered his original ballet of Dracula in Bellingham, Washington.   John will be staging a original full-length production of 'Snow White'  in August 2014 and will be staging his original version of 'Sleeping Beauty' in June 2016.  Personal Contact Info

John BishopNBT Artistic DirectorP |  360.421.4013E |  info@northwestballet.org W |  www.northwestballet.org www.jbballet.com

MBT Season Tickets on Sale Now!

NBT PRICES & SEATING FOR MOUNT BAKER THEATRE 3 SIMPLE STEPS 1. CHOOSE YOUR PERFORMANCES Put 3 performances on your calendar today! Remember, subscribers receive free & flexible exchanges, so if a performance doesn’t work with your schedule, we will find one that does.  PERFORMANCES DRACULA NUTCRACKER THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Fridays at 7:30pm Saturdays at 7:30pm October 18 December 20 June 12Sundays at 2:00pm December 21 June 13 2. SELECT YOUR SEASON TICKET PACKAGE Select Your Seat(s)…and Ticket Type To select exact seats see Mount Baker Theater Seating Chart at www.mountbaker theatre.com. It’s so much more than a seat! NBT’s preferred seating subscribers not only enjoy the best seats in the house, but are invited behind the curtain for a season full of events and opportunities. SECTION ADULT SENIOR(60+) CHILD(18-) COLLEGE STUDENT MILITARY w/ID Orchestra $85 $80 $80 $80 $80 Loge/ Balcony H-I $80 $75 $75 $75

$75 Balcony J-M $75 $70 $70 $70 $70  3. ORDER YOUR NBT SUBSCRIPTION TODAY!Call: 360.416-7727 Online: www.mcintyrehall.comOur customer representatives will guide you Order subscriptions easily and securely online. through your selections and answer your questions.   Single Performance Tickets Single tickets go on sale August 16th, 2014  SECTION ADULT SENIOR(60+) CHILD(18-) COLLEGE STUDENT MILITARY w/ID Orchestra $34 $30 $30 $30 $30 Loge/ Balcony H-I $30 $26 $26 $26

$26 Balcony J-M $26 $22 $22 $22 $22

McIntyre Season Tickets on Sale Now!NBT PRICES & SEATING FOR MOUNT BAKER THEATRE 3 SIMPLE STEPS 1. CHOOSE YOUR PERFORMANCES Put 3 performances on your calendar today! Remember, subscribers receive free & flexible exchanges, so if a performance doesn’t work with your schedule, we will find one that does.  PERFORMANCES DRACULA NUTCRACKER THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Fridays at 7:30pm Saturdays at 7:30pm October 25 December 13 June 6Sundays at 2:00pm October 26(4pm) December 14 June 7 2. SELECT YOUR SEASON TICKET PACKAGE Select Your Seat(s)…and Ticket Type To select exact seats see Mount Baker Theater Seating Chart at www.mountbaker theatre.com. It’s so much more than a seat! NBT’s preferred seating subscribers not only enjoy the best seats in the house, but are invited behind the curtain for a season full of events and opportunities. SECTION ADULT SENIOR(60+) CHILD(18-) COLLEGE STUDENT MILITARY w/ID Box Seats $90 $85 $85 $85 $85

Orchestra $85 $80 $80 $80 $80 Loge/ Balcony H-I $80 $75 $75 $75 $75 Balcony J-M $75 $70 $70 $70 $70  3. ORDER YOUR NBT SUBSCRIPTION TODAY!Call: 360.734.6080 Online: www.mountbakertheatre.comOur customer representatives will guide you Order subscriptions easily and securely online. through your selections and answer your questions.   Single Performance Tickets Single tickets go on sale August 16th, 2014  SECTION ADULT SENIOR(60+) CHILD(18-) COLLEGE STUDENT MILITARY w/ID Box Seats $40 $35 $35 $35 $35 Orchestra $34 $30 $30 $30 $30 Loge/ Balcony H-I $30 $26 $26 $26 $26 Balcony J-M $26 $22 $22 $22 $22