The Coppelia Project - A Homecoming Performance January 15, 2010

Heidi Vans Hybrid Theatre company is fresh back from a tour of Ft. Lauderdale to perform here! Cost to attend is a hard C canned goods or currency, any bill of any denomination (if you use Ones, please give more than one; if you use a C-note, thatll be plenty!). Canned goods will be donated to the Lawrence Community Shelter. The Coppelia Project, a clown ballet on tour through the Lawrence Arts Center, explores issues of perfection and acceptance as an odd inventor, Dr. Coppelius (Ric Averill) brings several Clown Ballerinas to life, only to be ultimately unhappy with his creations.A young Delivery Boy acts as a foil to the Doctor, discovering the unique qualities of each automaton. Clown Ballerina Vanessa Severos actual physical disability is showcased as part of the Dolls challenge for the Doctor, and audiences learn with the Boy and Dr. Coppelius that one must accept people as they are.See Ric Averill (Dr. Coppelius) presenting his recipe for Cioppino on Jaynis Kitchen sometime around New Years.

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