(A direct note from Cory Gabel…)
In 2009, I had the fantastic experience of developing the ballet “The Casket Girls” with the talented artistic director Gregory Hancock. The production hit the stage Halloween weekend, and blended an original story, fully original score – and a team of talented dancers, lighting designers, board members and more.
It was truly a pinnacle moment of my music career, and thus, I was hooked.
I’m fairly obsessed with the idea of creating a Halloween version of “The Nutcracker” – a piece that dance companies worldwide could produce every fall in a multitude of ways. Obviously, that vision begins with the original production.
The goal: artistic, gothic, modern, eerie, sexy… even scary. As a true fan of “creepy things” – I’m convinced there is a LARGE portion of the potential ticket-buying public that would relish the opportunity to see a high-art, theatrical, beautiful modern ballet or contemporary dance production that gave them the chills – on multiple levels.
I’m looking to collaborate, partner and co-produce Red Wolf Moon. While I have a strong vision of the finished product, I do NOT have a vision of exact dance steps, actors, lighting or costumes. I understand the value, no – relish it – of the collaborative process. Do you?
If interested, drop me an e-mail, and I’ll forward the working synopsis, music drafts, and more. Let’s see what kind of “bite” we can put into this Halloween ballet.
“My, what big teeth you have…”
Cory
