the coppelia project by heidi van – performances at ucp’s la esquina feb 6-23, with video installation by susan white
The Coppelia Project is a non verbal “clown ballet” created and directed by Kansas City based writer, director and performer Heidi Van. Based (loosely) on the ballet Coppelia, which is (even more loosely) based on a story by German Romantic writer ETA Hoffman called “The Sandman” (“Der Sandman”), The Coppelia Project debuted at the Kansas City Fringe Festival to rave reviews in the summer of 2008. (see past press) It returns, in a new incarnation adapted specifically for la Esquina, including a site-specific video installation by Kansas City visual artist Susan White. In addition, this run at la Esquina features the premiere of a “New Original Work Performance,” also conceived and directed by Heidi Van. Read the full press release. The series kicks off with a FREE First Friday Event Febuary 6, 7-10pm – with performance teasers and a live performance by BOOM, an experimental music/performance/comedy ensemble.
Featuring a revolving cast, including Vanessa Severo, Ric Averill, Doogin Brown, Kalen Compernolle, Marissa MacKay, Dan Hillaker and Heidi Van, The Coppelia Project will be performed as follows: Saturdays, February 7 & 14; Sundays, February 8 & 15; Mondays, February 9, 16 & 23 – all performances at 8PM;$10 (doors open at 7:15pm)
In addition, a NEW ORIGINAL WORK PERFORMANCE conceived by Heidi Van and related to The Coppelia Project, will be performed on the following dates: Fridays, February 13 & 20; Saturday, February 21; and Sunday, February 22 – all performances at 8pm; FREE (doors open at 7:15).