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"A Triumph of Vision Over Common Sense" - The New York Times 2008
Fräulein Maria
Choreographed by Doug Elkins & Friends
Originally Produced by DanceNOW [NYC] from 2005-2008
In 2004, when Doug Elkins casually offered up the hard to resist idea to create a few dance skits to The Sound of Music, no one imagined that this DanceNOW-produced project would reach into the hearts and imaginations of so many, bringing together so many artists and audiences, in such a celebratory way. Fräulein Maria was piloted at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in 2006, where it ran for three years as the annual Dancemopolitan Holiday show on a shoe-string budget, unrelenting passion and unconditional support. With the assistance of a commission from Bill Bragin at Lincoln Center Out of Doors and co-direction by Barbara Karger and Michael Preston in 2008, the work was theatrically developed to its current form. Fräulein Maria has now become ‘Company Fräulein’ and is touring the country.
A producers dream, Fräulein Maria was originally produced by the DanceNOW team, in collaboration with Amy Cassello. DanceNOW would like to thank Doug for taking a step back in time, bringing childhood memories to the present and daring us all to dream a little more. We thank the amazing cast throughout the years [original, new and surprise guests] for so enthusiastically embracing this project, Janet Stapleton for getting the word out, and all the staff at Joe’s Pub for all that they did to bring Fräulein to their tiny and magical stage. We graciously thank Ted Chapin, Bert Fink, Nicole Harman and Robin Walton of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, who supported this project and made it possible for us to bring Fräulein Maria to Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to celebrate such a timeless and beloved classic.
DARE TO IMAGINE FUND
In 2004, when Doug Elkins casually offered up the hard to resist idea to create a few dance skits to The Sound of Music, no one imagined that this DanceNOW-produced project would reach into the hearts and imaginations of so many, bringing together so many artists and audiences, in such a celebratory way. Fräulein Maria was piloted at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater in 2006, where it ran for three years as the annual Dancemopolitan Holiday show on a shoe-string budget, unrelenting passion and unconditional support. With the assistance of a commission from Bill Bragin at Lincoln Center Out of Doors and co-direction by Barbara Karger and Michael Preston in 2008, the work was theatrically developed to its current form. Fräulein Maria has now become ‘Company Fräulein’ and is touring the country.
A producers dream, Fräulein Maria was originally produced by the DanceNOW team, in collaboration with Amy Cassello. DanceNOW would like to thank Doug for taking a step back in time, bringing childhood memories to the present and daring us all to dream a little more. We thank the amazing cast throughout the years [original, new and surprise guests] for so enthusiastically embracing this project, Janet Stapleton for getting the word out, and all the staff at Joe’s Pub for all that they did to bring Fräulein to their tiny and magical stage. We graciously thank Ted Chapin, Bert Fink, Nicole Harman and Robin Walton of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, who supported this project and made it possible for us to bring Fräulein Maria to Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to celebrate such a timeless and beloved classic.
DARE TO IMAGINE FUND
We ask you to assist us as we celebrate one great work of art, to encourage the creation of others. We ask you to ‘DARE TO IMAGINE’ with us and contribute in recession-appropriate increments of $15, $30, $45, $60 or as you can afford throughout the year, so that we can continue to make our dance makers dreams come true.
Best,
Robin, Sydney and Tamara
Fräulein Maria was made possible with the permission of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
For more information about this incredible institution, please visit www.rnh.com.
FRAULEIN MARIA ENGAGEMENT DATES
March 25-28, 2010
Peak Performances at Montclair State College, NJ
www.peakperfs.org
For More Information about Fraulein On TOUR: Contact Amy Cassello at dougelkinsdance@gmail.com
Peak Performances at Montclair State College, NJ
www.peakperfs.org
For More Information about Fraulein On TOUR: Contact Amy Cassello at dougelkinsdance@gmail.com
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