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Comedy and dance blend in ‘Coppélia’ at Ballet Theatre of Maryland – DC Metro Theater Arts
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Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s manufacturing of Coppélia is a colourful mix of dancing and comedy. With choreography by Inventive Director Emeritus Dianna Cuatto, based mostly on Arthur Saint-Leon’s unique 1870 choreography, and music by Leo Delibes, the ballet tells the story of younger Swanhilda, engaged to the flirtatious Franz, who finds himself drawn to the mysterious Coppélia. Carried out at Maryland Corridor for the Artistic Arts and out there for live-stream viewing, it’s a fantastic method to finish the season.
Emily Carey offers a variety of feelings as Swanhilda, from worry and anger to like and curiosity. She pushes away Franz (Ryan Massey) as he flirts with different ladies, and gingerly pokes Coppélia (Olivia Fohsz) within the workshop. Pretending to be one other mechanical doll, she will be mischievous, strolling robotically earlier than “pounding” on Dr. Coppelius’s (Alexander Collen) again. She has beautiful leg extensions and spins, and her duets with Massey are lovely to observe as he lifts and dips her. Ryan Massey performs Franz with a youthful vitality, leaping throughout the stage and carrying a ladder to spy on Coppelia. His duet with Carey in Act III is filled with sleek energy.
Anne Gutcher, Sarah Jung, Lauren Martinez, Brenna Mazzara, Marjorie O’Hearne, and Karissa Kralik dance completely in unison as Swanhilda’s buddies, circling round Swanhilda and Franz, or gliding throughout the stage. Additionally they have nice comedian timing; as they tiptoe into Dr. Coppelius’s workshop, one needs to be pulled ahead. Confronted by Dr. C, they cower and switch their our bodies away earlier than sliding via his legs.
Alexander Collen performs Dr. Coppelius with an air of secrecy and slight menace. Stooped over and utilizing a cane, the Village Boys (Aaron Bauer, River Byrd, Isaac Martinez, and Michael West) carry him up and carry him earlier than he chases them off. He chases Franz across the workshop earlier than seducing him with drink.
Olivia Fohsz performs Coppélia completely, staying utterly nonetheless even with folks poking her. When she strikes, she does so mechanically. The opposite dolls (Isaac Martinez, Cassandra Hope, Michael West, Clara Molina, Hannah Hanson, Rowan Treece, and Gabriella Femia) additionally keep completely nonetheless, typically in comically tough positions. Dancing in place, they seize the totally different flavors of every dance whereas shifting mechanically.
The Mazurkas (Caroline Anderson, Carrie Cornelius, Celia Merritt, Madison Sweeney, Aaron Bauer, River Byrd, Isaac Martinez, and Michael West), led by Cindy Case, are vigorous and filled with vitality, stomping out a rhythm on the bottom. Michael West because the Lead for Struggle and Peace swings a sword across the stage, leaping and spinning.
The units and costumes, designed by Brian Walker, Calder Taylor, Meagan Helman, Alyssa Johnson-Taylor, Karen Kralik, Karissa Kralik, and Aaron Bauer, are easy however efficient. Acts I and III have two buildings on both aspect of the stage, one with an open window for Coppélia to look out on. Act II has tables, benches, and platforms for Dr. Coppelius’s workshop, with the varied dolls lined by sheets. A curtain within the again permits for hiding and a fast change. Swanhilda begins in a white peasant skirt and brown vest, later altering to a white wedding-like gown. Her buddies gown alike in pink clothes, whereas the Mazurkas put on orange clothes.
Lighting Designer Stacie Johnson-Leske makes use of lighting results to assist the temper, with Dr. C’s lab darkish and mysterious. Act III is brightly lit and cheerful. Dianna Cuatto’s choreography is filled with beautiful actions and comedian moments. The dancers are all expressive, their feelings exhibiting via their faces and steps. Earlier than the ballet begins, a narrator units the scene by dramatically studying a synopsis whereas surrounded by attentive Villagers. In Coppélia, Ballet Theatre of Maryland closes its season with a manufacturing filled with comedy and touching scenes in addition to lovely dancing and music.
Operating Time: 2 hours and quarter-hour, together with two intermissions of 10 and quarter-hour.
Coppélia performed on April 22, 2022, at 7:30 pm and April 23 at 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm introduced by Ballet Theatre of Maryland acting at Maryland Corridor for the Artistic Arts, 801 Chase Avenue, Annapolis, MD, and concurrently live-streamed.
The Coppélia program is on-line right here.
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Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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How to watch Maryland football vs. UConn
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Maryland football is back and kicks off its season at home against UConn on Saturday.
The Terps will take on the Huskies for first time since 2013, when Maryland won, 32-21. The Terps are coming off an 8-5 season, in which they won their third straight bowl game, while UConn is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season and looking to play spoiler on the road.
With a victory, Maryland will move its week one winning streak to five games.
The numbers
Maryland: 0-0
UConn: 0-0
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-1
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Maryland -19.5, O/U 44.5
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m. ET
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Fox Sports 1 — Connor Onion (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt) / 980 AM (DC) – Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Steve Suter (analyst), LaMont Jordan (sideline)
Streaming: Fox Sports
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Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction, orders new hearing
BALTIMORE— Maryland’s Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court’s decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, whose case gained national attention in 2014 when it was featured on the first season of the “Serial” podcast.
The ruling says the case should be sent back to a lower court for a new hearing on whether it should be thrown out entirely. The decision reverses a lower court’s ruling that had cleared Syed’s name two years ago.
Syed had served more than 20 years for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.
He was freed from prison in September 2022 after Baltimore prosecutors found flaws in the evidence presented at trial and a judge agreed to vacate his conviction.
However, Lee’s relatives appealed the decision, contending they didn’t receive sufficient notice to attend the hearing that set Syed free. In March 2023, the Maryland Appellate Court agreed and reinstated Syed’s conviction and ordered a redo of the hearing.
Syed appealed that ruling, bringing the matter to the Maryland Supreme Court. Friday’s ruling comes 11 months after arguments were made.
Justices found the circuit court violated the rights of Young Lee, Hae Min Lee’s brother.
“In an effort to remedy what they perceived to be an injustice to Mr. Syed, the prosecutor and the Circuit Court worked an injustice against Mr. Lee,” the court said.
Syed will remain free until the next hearing which has not been scheduled. The Supreme Court ordered the Lee family must have sufficient notice of the new hearing and a new judge must preside.
“If there’s actually evidence presented that shows that Adnan Syed should not have been convicted, we would be the first ones to congratulate Adnan Syed and argue he should be a free man,” said David Sanford, the attorney for the Lee family. “That hasn’t happened yet.”
In their dissenting opinions, several justices wrote when the case was vacated, any appeal by Young Lee should’ve been rendered moot. Those justices also argued there aren’t any specific victims’ rights that would require Young Lee be allowed to be present at that 2022 hearing.
Syed’s lawyer Erica Suter said that while they disagree with the ruling, the Lee family’s pain in this isn’t lost on them.
“Wrongful convictions devastate the wrongly accused, their family and the family of the victim,” Suter said. “Reinstating Adnan’s wrongful conviction does not provide justice or closure.”
Rabia Chaudry, Syed’s friend and advocate, went on Instagram Live to affirm that she will do what she can to keep Syed a free man.
“I will never not fight for his freedom and I know there are others, also, in his life who will never not fight for his freedom,” Chaudry said.
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