Ballet of Fairhaven & Chinese Theme in Production

<< Back to archives | Tuesday, September 7, 2010

click photo for larger image

The Northwest Ballet of Bellingham is producing a ballet on the theme of the Chinese in historic Fairhaven back in the 1880s. The ballet will not be historically accurate but will explore the racial relationship that was here in the late 1800s and early 1900s.  While this part of our Fairhaven history is one that many prefer to sweep under the rug, it is part of our heritage and many of us feel it should be researched and documented.  This ballet will explore the emotions and conflicts in the tradition of Romeo and Juliet and other history based plays and ballets.  The core issues will be carefully handled.  And it has a happy ending.  Plus old Dirty Dan Harris and his opposite, Chinese “uncle” Goon Dip, come off as wise fellows who help defuse tensions. 

The Old Fairhaven Association Board of Directors has reviewed the preliminary script and has voted to help sponsor it with their endorsement.  NW Ballet leaders, Production Manager Christopher Wise and Artistic Director and Choreographer John Bishop, are hard at work on the sets and planning.  In the photo above is Amber Johnson, in a previous NW Ballet production. Even Mark Twain will have a part in this ballet.  Ahh, but we will provide more information later.  The ballet is scheduled for first performance in June 2011. 

For more information, contact Christopher Wise at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone at 360-650-3237.

We are open every day of the week. Stop by and see what we have on display.

Business Features & Sales + VIEW ALL