Hampton Ballet Theatre School Debuts 'Coppelia'

EAST HAMPTON, NY - The Hampton Ballet Theatre School is poised to premiere its new spring production of the ballet “Coppelia”.

Performances will take place Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Guild Hall’s John Drew Theater, located at 158 Main Street in East Hampton.

Advanced ticket sales are $20 for children under 12 years of age and $25 for adults for general orchestra seating. Day of performance tickets sales are $25 for children under 12 years of age and $30 for adults for regular orchestra seating. Premium orchestra, box seats, balcony and group rates are also available.

The score is by Leo Delibes and the ballet is choreographed by the director of HBTS, Sara Jo Strickland and includes costumes designed and hand sewn by Yuka Silvera, as well as lighting design by Sebastian Paczynski.

Guest artists include Nicholas Sipes dancing the role of Franz and Adam and Gail Baranello of A&G Dance Company dancing the divertissment “War.”

Rose Kelly, an advanced professional student level 6 at HBTS, will be dancing the role of Swanhilda.

“Coppelia” is a "springtime comedic delight" that illustrates the courtship of Swanhilda and Franz, the doll, Coppelia, who Franz mistakenly courts, as well as Dr. Coppelius’ bumbling antics, according to HBTS.

The villagers' traditional dances in Act 1 and the “Festival of the Bell” in Act 3 are legendary.

To reserve tickets in advance call 888-933-4287 or click here. For additional information, email info@hamptonballettheatreschool.com.

Patch photo courtesy of Adam Baranello.