Masque of the Red Death

Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet presents MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH In collaboration with: Composer Jordan Kuspa Artists Jeff Gibbons + Gregory Ruppe Musical Director Matt Albert and his orchestra, SYZYGY For the first time ever, Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet presents a full length ballet adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting tale, Masque of the Red Death. Furthering their mission to collaborate with Dallas/Fort Worth-based dancers, artists, and musicians, composer Jordan Kuspa offers an original and invigorating score for DNCB’s groundbreaking premiere, to be performed by SMU’s new music ensemble, SYZYGY, led by Matt Albert. Artists Jeff Gibbons and Gregory Ruppe harness psychological aspects of Poe’s classic tale in stunning visuals that collapse the theatre’s architectural body, performer and audience, and subconscious space onto the stage. Masque of the Red Death will be the fifth major production by DNCB, and the first to feature both an original score and live musicians. A reception will follow the performance at 8:30 pm. _____________________________________________ ABOUT DNCB Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet (DNCB) is a non-profit organization founded in August 2011 and seeks to collaborate with DFW-based dancers, artists and musicians in order to bring innovative, well-rounded performances to the community. For more information on the project or to purchase tickets, visit dallasneo-classicalballet.com or contact Emilie Skinner at eskinner@dallasneo-classicalballet.com. _____________________________________________ The film produced by Jeff Gibbons and Gregory Ruppe is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Masque of the Red Death also made possible with the help of TACA (The Arts Community Alliance). ***Not suitable for young children. Mature audience only.***