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Ammala Dance & Music in cooperation with the Ritz Theater

presents

July 14-16, 2006

at the NEW Ritz Theater!

Click for driving directions.

Ammala is proud to present it's full-length independent theatrical production in the opening season of the beautiful new Ritz Theater!

 

Far from home, separated by fate, and bound by a determined, two sisters make their separate ways from India to the Atlantic in a fantastic fairytale journey. Along the way the characters, cultures and dances they encounter changes their lives and perspectives forever...and illustrate an important lesson for a young American girl. 

 

Inspired by the "Romany Trail", this journey in music and dance celebrates cultural dance, music, oral tradition, and the importance of family. Appropriate for audiences of all ages.

 

Featuring the Ammala Dance & Music performers with Derek Phillips,

LeAnne Wilcox Spears, and Claire Indritz. Introducing Alexandra Indritz as Nancy.

Click here for full cast and crew.

 

 

Tickets and show times

Friday July 14, 8:00 p.m. $18, $2 discount for students and seniors.

Saturday July 15, 8:00 p.m. $18, $2 discount for students and seniors.

Special family matinee! Sunday July 16, 2:00 p.m. $14 ages 16+, $12 children under 16.

Sunday July 16, 7:00 p.m. $16, $2 discount for students and seniors.

 

Tickets available through Ticket Works online at www.ticketworks.com or

call 651-209-6689.

 

 

Location:

The Ritz Theater

345 13th Ave. N.E.

Minneapolis, MN 55413

 

Easy to get to from I-94. Free parking in lot and on-street.

 

Call 612-703-7002 or email info@ammala.com for more information.

 

 

 

Driving Directions

From the south or east (I-94)

At the junction of I-94 and I-35W, follow signs for westbound I-94. Take I-94 to the Broadway-Washington exit. At the top of the exit ramp, turn left on Washington. Take a right at the next light onto Broadway. Follow Broadway across the Mississippi River. Turn left on University (third light after you cross the river.) Drive one block and turn right onto 13th Ave. NE. Parking is on-street or in the lot on 13th.

 

From the north (694 or I-94)

Take I-94 to the Broadway exit. Turn left onto Broadway. Follow Broadway across the Mississippi River. Turn left on University (third light after you cross the river.) Drive one block and turn right onto 13th Ave. NE. Parking is on-street or in the lot on 13th.

 

 

Cast and Crew

 

Production Credits

Director: Mirah Ammal

Assoc. Director: Aliyah Ammal

Choreographers: Mirah, Aliyah and Inara (Kate Southwick)

Costume Design: Afrita (Kristin Hawbaker), Catherine Liska

Prop Design: Hung Russell

Lighting Design: Mike Grogan

Stage Manager: Shannon Russell

Technical Crew: Jodi Trotta, Cheryl Lynn Graff, Mary Rohe, Justin Giliand, Phillipa

 

Cast of Characters

Grandmother   Lee Spears

Nancy   Alexandra (Asa) Indritz

Nina   Aliyah Ammal*

Najma   Mirah Ammal*

The Indian Master, Saidi husband, club dancer   Derek Phillips

Naomi, Turkish girl, Egyptian girl, Waitress   Claire Indritz

Nedim, Camelhead, Alexandrian man, Pieter   Hung Russell*

Nasir, yelling man, Rick, Grandfather   Dave Lake*

Mother, Bulgarian dancer, Meleya Leff girl, wealthy woman   Amara*

Nisha, Gypsy dancer, Saidi wife/sister, the entertainer   Theresa*

Naveena, Greek dancer, Saidi dancer, Andalusian dancer   Samantha*

Nadira, veiled woman, Ghaziyeh, the fixer   Salome Alexandra (Louise Indritz)*

Naeema, Turkish dancer, Ghaziyeh, Andalusian dancer   Afrita*

Gypsy dancer, veiled woman, Ghaziyeh, drunk, Andalusian dancer  Inara*

Bulgarian dancer, Ghaziyeh, club dancer   Mahira*

Greek dancer, Meleya Leff girl, club dancer, Andalusian dancer   Kristina*

Meleya Leff girl, veiled woman, club dancer, understudy: Nina   Nadilia Gomez**

Saidi dancer, veiled woman, pickpocket, understudy: Najma   Jale (Erin Nelson)**

Bulgarian, veiled woman, kind woman, club dancer   Nashita (Becky Krueger)**

 

* Indicates Ammala performer or board member.

** Indicates Ammala apprentice.

 



 

 

 

 

 

HELP US REACH OUR GOALS

Presenting ethnic dance and running a successful educational programming takes time, dedication, research...and funds.

 

Ammala Dance and Music is in the midst of our 2005-2006 fundraising campaign to help fund our July 2006 major theatrical presentation and other programming. Funds help pay for the many costs involved, such as professional live musicians, research, costume construction, and educational programming.

 

Ammala accepts tax-deductible donations through our Fiscal Sponsor, Springboard for the Arts. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to Ammala. For more information contact Ammala or Springboard for the Arts.

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

 Springboard for the Arts

for being our Fiscal Sponsor