Indiana Ballet Features Marilyn

“Marilyn Monroe was labeled a certain way” that was only partly related to the 1950s sex symbol’s true identity, Hancock said. So “The Scarlet Letter” is “about the loss of innocence,” refracted through a Monroe split seven ways with seven dancers representing aspects of the star — “the sensual side of her, the naïve side of her, all the essences of Marilyn Monroe that can add to the dance.” – IndyStar.com

American Classics is an intriguing new ballet from Gregory Hancock, inspired by the imagery of Nathaniel Hathorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, and, of course, the legendary Marilyn Monroe.

The ballet will be staged at the Pike Performing Arts Centre, Indiana, on August 13-14.




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