MIXED PROGRAM
TURNING POINT
FEBRUARY 16 + 17, 2024 / 7:30 PM

MUSTARD
World Premiere
Choreography: Robert Stephen
Composer: Owen Belton
Lighting Design: Rylee Block

Adapted from Kat Sandler’s Dora Mavor Moore Award-winning play, Robert Stephen’s Mustard follows the story of an imaginary friend’s exploits as he outstays his welcome in the real world to date the divorced mother of his human best friend. Composer Owen Belton creates an original score, weaving sonic webs to perfectly complement Stephen's playful choreography.

DELICATE FIRE
World Premiere
Choreography: Simone Orlando
Music: Jocelyn Morlock and TBA
Lighting Design: Rylee Block
Dedicated to the late Jocelyn Morlock

For her 10th season with Ballet Kelowna, Simone Orlando creates a new work based on the nature and deeds of Gods and Goddesses. Initially developed through a fellowship from the New York Choreographic Institute, this piece is heavily inspired by Jocelyn Morlock’s evocative music based on the poems of Sappho.

Delicate Fire is sponsored by the Canadian Music Centre BC.

Mustard tackles mature themes including teen pregnancy, alcohol abuse, and suicide. This performance is recommended for ages 12+. 

Kelowna Community Theatre event tickets include a $2.00 Capital Improvement Fee and 5% GST. A service fee is added for box office costs, card processing, and taxes. Ballet Kelowna tickets and their applicable fees are non-refundable.