Production Postponed until 2022
details coming soon
From the ballet company that brought you the Illawarra's first commissioned symphonic ballet Peter Pan in 2018, Illawarra On Pointe Productions brings you The Sorcerer's Apprentice, a ballet adaptation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 1797 poem Der Zauberlehrling.
Synopsis
A young apprentice more interested in reading books and daydreaming than actually completing chores gets in to all sorts of enchanted trouble when her master is away on an important wizard summit. Getting a hold of an ancient spell book and magic wand the apprentice gets lost in the Sorcerer’s expansive library, bringing to life all sorts of fictional characters that wreak havoc on the Castle.
Not learning from her mistakes in dabbling with sorcery the apprentice turns to magic to try and complete the long list of chores and the suddenly chaotically messy castle. In enlisting the closet broom to help with her chores the apprentice soon finds herself knee deep in water and in deep, deep trouble as the magic wand conjures colourfully bioluminescent sea creatures from the dark blue ocean.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is a story about the importance of patience, thinking before acting and dealing with the repercussions of one's actions. This family friendly ballet is full of magic and wonder and features local dancers choreographed to original steps by Meryl Papalos. The performance is accompanied by a live symphony orchestra performing original music composed by Ryley Gillen. Enjoy watching talented local dancers in this phantasmagorical story and listening to the world of enchanting sounds from a professional orchestra and local guest choir in this two act ballet that is sure to delight the whole family.
About This Production
This production will feature dance students of all ages from studios across the Illawarra and surrounding areas. To stay up to date with information be sure to have signed up to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dhVBPH
Concept for The Sorcerer's Apprentice begun in 2018. Music has been composed by Ryley Gillen and original choreography by Meryl Papalos. Artistic supervision has been provided by IOP's Executive Producer Suzi Villeneuve-Smith. Stay connected with us on social media as we explore the making of this original ballet.
Cast
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The Apprentice
Annika Little & Carrisa Petrou
The Sorcerer
Hudson Brande
The Wizards
Scott Bowcher, Paul Fraser, Catherine Geenty, David Lester, Meryl Papalos,
Tony Purdon, Katrina Samaras, Clare Tomkins, Suzi Villeneuve-Smith
Fairies
Armani Attinga, Sienna Corradini, Amelia de Paiva
Red Riding Hood
Annika Little & Carrisa Petrou
Wolves
Ally Luke, Paige Smith
The Three Pigs
Ellise Ball, Bronte Jordan, Aliyah McGuinness
Prince
James Snashall
Princess
Sophia Panetta
Witch
Katrina Samaras
Brooms Pas de Deux
Tiara Cassar, Bailey Radic
Company
Amarli Aquilina, Armani Atinga, Nayeema Atinga, Ellise Caitlan Ball, Summah Barbour, Scott Bowcher, Hudson Brande,
Myah Grace Bramstedt, Avelia Grace Bushell, Lily Campbell, Amelia Carriage, Bethany Carriage, Tiara Cassar, Imogen Clarke, Bella Corradini,
Sienna Corradini, Sophia Corradini, Eleni Coulogeorgiou, Ariella Dimock, Lyndel Elliott, Poppy Elliott, Tahlia Flew, Paul Fraser, Willow Freeman,
Bronte Fursey, Catherine Geenty, Ella Germanos, Natalia Gizzi, Khloe Gornall, Mikayla Gornall Leni Grayson, Amelia Green, Rohan Green,
Ruby Hamilton, Addisen Hare, Bethany Hare, Olivia Head, Brent Helm, Ava Hernandez, Poppy Irvine, Sienna Irvine, Sophie Irvine, Bronte Jordan,
Angelina Kemp, Lillia Khouri, Grace Harmony Kusa, Tahlia Leonard, David Lester, Annika Little, Mayana Carmel Lonergan, Zari Lozenkouski, Ally Luke, Bree Luke, Aliyah McGuinness, Layla Micallef, Zoey Van Moolenbroek, Mia Louise Murray, Bella O’Brien, Charli O’Brien, Lani Ornelas, Amelia de Paiva,
Sophia Panetta, Meryl Papalos, Ella Grafenauer Parker, Carissa Marie Petrou, Imogen Prince, Tony Purdon, Bailey Radic, Violet Riquelme,
Katrina Samaras, Phoenix Shelton, Macushla Shields, Kiara Sirl, Paige Smith, Alexis Subotic, Alexandra Thompson, Tamika Thompson,
Belle Tomkins, Clare Tomkins, Ruby Valentino, Suzi Villeneuve-Smith, Alyssa Walton, Kate Whitty Lillian Wiecek, Addison Zieba
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Dance Studios
Studios our dancers come from (in no particular order)
KazzaJazz Modern Dance Studios
DDC Dance Studios
Vanessa Lee Dance Academy
Tara Becker School of Dance
Theatrix Performing Arts
Danceworld
VPA Studios
The Ballet Studio
iDance Performing Arts Studio
The Dance Affinity
Thirroul Dance Academy
Ava Dance Centre
Dance Factor
Amanda Lee School of Dance
NRG Studios Illawarra
Alegria Dance Studio
Joanne Grace School of Dance
Dance Sensations
Dance Trilogy