World Premiere at Millersville University

Millersville, PA, -- A new kind of Ballet is coming to Millersville University of Pennsylvania this fall. On October 17, the American Repertory Ballet Co. (ARB) will present a new collaborative work with Millersville University faculty and students titled “Worlds end.  And worlds begin.”

“Don’t expect to see frilly tutus floating around in our performances!” said Graham Lustig, the award winning and internationally known director for the ARB. Hailed as an entirely new form of ballet, “Worlds End” is based on a text by Richard E. Miller, author of “Writing at the End of the World” and chair of the Rutgers University English Department. 

The music was written by local composer and Millersville University faculty member, Rusty Banks. The world premiere of this collaboration includes ARB’s dancers, the 100-voice strong Millersville University Choral Union directed by Dr. Jeffrey Gemmell, music and the Continental Trombone Quartet. 

Millersville’s Dr. Diane Umble, communication & theatre, explains how unique this performance will be, “This is the first time there will be a world premier at the university. It includes collaboration with a professional dance company, which makes it extra special.” Umble explains that there are many opportunities for people to see inside the process of this collaboration, such as an open rehearsal on October 16th at 7:30 p.m. in Lyte Auditorium, where according to Umble, students are “encouraged to participate.” Also, a lecture lead by author Richard E. Miller on value of writing in the 21st century will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17th in Myers Auditorium, McComsey Hall. A discussion on the collaboration with those involved will take place shortly after, on October 17th in Gordinier Hall and will feature the principle creators of the collaboration.

The ballet will take place at Lyte Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased online at www.MUTicketsOnline.com or by calling #3811. Tickets are $20 for the public, $15 for senior citizens, and $5 for MU students, where two tickets per ID may be purchased.

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Media Contact:
Janet Kacskos, APR
Director of Communications
Millersville University
717/872-3723 - office
717/368-2502 - cell
Janet.kacskos@millersville.edu

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