STORY BALLET is a surreal dance theater quintet re-interpolating Hector Berlioz’s historic 1830 composition, Symphonie Fantastique. This re-contextualization queers the original tale into an 75-minute contemporary performance exploring the intersection of mental health de-stigmatization and perception. The work engages technology to externalize the internal experience of the lived realities of performers navigating fragmentation, physical labor, and identity.

Berlioz’s original narrative objectifies “the/a woman” as an obsession that haunts him throughout the program music’s narrative. STORY BALLET subverts this concept, redefining the symphony’s story as “dancing with the ghost of one’s self” and uses the symphony’s five movements as dramaturgical frameworks for examination. The cast of five embodies different facets of the central character, each grappling with their own obsessions and past selves. Noir lighting, holographic projections akin to 1800’s Pepper’s Ghost illusions, motion capture, sculptural laser walls and live sound sampling reinforce the performers’ descent into a phantasmagoric nightmare.

STORY BALLET is a surreal dance theater quintet re-interpolating Hector Berlioz’s historic 1830 composition, Symphonie Fantastique. This re-contextualization queers the original tale into an 75-minute contemporary performance exploring the intersection of mental health de-stigmatization and perception. The work engages technology to externalize the internal experience of the lived realities of performers navigating fragmentation, physical labor, and identity.

Berlioz’s original narrative objectifies “the/a woman” as an obsession that haunts him throughout the program music’s narrative. STORY BALLET subverts this concept, redefining the symphony’s story as “dancing with the ghost of one’s self” and uses the symphony’s five movements as dramaturgical frameworks for examination. The cast of five embodies different facets of the central character, each grappling with their own obsessions and past selves. Noir lighting, holographic projections akin to 1800’s Pepper’s Ghost illusions, motion capture, sculptural laser walls and live sound sampling reinforce the performers’ descent into a phantasmagoric nightmare.

STORY BALLET is a surreal dance theater quintet re-interpolating Hector Berlioz’s historic 1830 composition, Symphonie Fantastique. This re-contextualization queers the original tale into an 75-minute contemporary performance exploring the intersection of mental health de-stigmatization and perception. The work engages technology to externalize the internal experience of the lived realities of performers navigating fragmentation, physical labor, and identity.

Berlioz’s original narrative objectifies “the/a woman” as an obsession that haunts him throughout the program music’s narrative. STORY BALLET subverts this concept, redefining the symphony’s story as “dancing with the ghost of one’s self” and uses the symphony’s five movements as dramaturgical frameworks for examination. The cast of five embodies different facets of the central character, each grappling with their own obsessions and past selves. Noir lighting, holographic projections akin to 1800’s Pepper’s Ghost illusions, motion capture, sculptural laser walls and live sound sampling reinforce the performers’ descent into a phantasmagoric nightmare.

Join Chamberlain Ballet over Thanksgiving weekend at the Eisemann Center for a magical performance of The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition filled with beauty, wonder, and the joy of the season.

Follow young Clara on her enchanting journey from the sparkling Kingdom of Snow to the delightful Kingdom of Sweets, where she encounters the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier, and a world of unforgettable characters.

We are thrilled to welcome Tyler Angle and India Bradley, celebrated artists from New York City Ballet, as our featured Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Their artistry and extraordinary talent will bring new magic and excitement to this timeless holiday classic.

We are also delighted to welcome back guest artists from Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, performing in featured soloist roles.

Gather your family and friends and experience the artistry, excitement, and magic of The Nutcracker with Chamberlain Ballet. Make this beloved holiday tradition part of your Thanksgiving weekend!

Performance Dates:
Friday, November 27 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 PM

For more information and details on tickets and our Opening Night Reception please visit www.chamberlainballet.org

Join Chamberlain Ballet over Thanksgiving weekend at the Eisemann Center for a magical performance of The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition filled with beauty, wonder, and the joy of the season.

Follow young Clara on her enchanting journey from the sparkling Kingdom of Snow to the delightful Kingdom of Sweets, where she encounters the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier, and a world of unforgettable characters.

We are thrilled to welcome Tyler Angle and India Bradley, celebrated artists from New York City Ballet, as our featured Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Their artistry and extraordinary talent will bring new magic and excitement to this timeless holiday classic.

We are also delighted to welcome back guest artists from Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, performing in featured soloist roles.

Gather your family and friends and experience the artistry, excitement, and magic of The Nutcracker with Chamberlain Ballet. Make this beloved holiday tradition part of your Thanksgiving weekend!

Performance Dates:
Friday, November 27 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 PM

For more information and details on tickets and our Opening Night Reception please visit www.chamberlainballet.org

Join Chamberlain Ballet over Thanksgiving weekend at the Eisemann Center for a magical performance of The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition filled with beauty, wonder, and the joy of the season.

Follow young Clara on her enchanting journey from the sparkling Kingdom of Snow to the delightful Kingdom of Sweets, where she encounters the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier, and a world of unforgettable characters.

We are thrilled to welcome Tyler Angle and India Bradley, celebrated artists from New York City Ballet, as our featured Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Their artistry and extraordinary talent will bring new magic and excitement to this timeless holiday classic.

We are also delighted to welcome back guest artists from Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, performing in featured soloist roles.

Gather your family and friends and experience the artistry, excitement, and magic of The Nutcracker with Chamberlain Ballet. Make this beloved holiday tradition part of your Thanksgiving weekend!

Performance Dates:
Friday, November 27 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 PM

For more information and details on tickets and our Opening Night Reception please visit www.chamberlainballet.org