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Show C-8 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, February 3-6, 2018 Five-part series address the ‘Cinderella’ will open in #metoo movement and more time for Valentine’s Day Ballet West will present Ashton’s classic work Submitted by Ballet West COURTESY OF KUED Zainab Salbi, founder of Women for Women International and named by Foreign Policy as one of the “100 Leading Global Thinkers,” is the host of a new five-part series “#METOO, NOW WHAT?” that will air on KUED, starting Sunday, Feb. 4. First episode, hosted by Zainab Salbi, airs Sunday Submitted by KUED “#METOO, NOW WHAT?,” a new five-part, half-hour series hosted by Zainab Salbi, founder of Women for Women International, premieres at noon on Sunday, Feb. 4, on KUED. In the current moment, when sexual harassment is at the forefront of the national conversation, “#METOO, NOW WHAT?” aims to take the discussion to another level, engaging both women andmen from all generations and walks of life in dialogue about these difficult issues. With the goal of making sense of these tumultuous times, the series seeks to answer this: How did we getVDAY hereHalfand how1can we Tribe.pdf 2/2/2018 use this moment to effect posi- tive and lasting change? Each episode focuses on an aspect of sexual harassment, and will include reporting from Salbi both in the field and in studio as she facilitates open and authentic conversations that penetrate to the heart of the matter. While each episode will stand alone, the weekly in-depth and thoughtful conversations will build on and inform each other. Topics to be explored include the impact of popular culture on women in the workplace, how race and class factor into the discussion, the social costs of pay inequity and gender discrimination, how men can be engaged in this discussion, and, ultimately, how we begin to chart a path forward. “#ME TOO, NOW WHAT?” will draw from a range of guests, including women and men of all ages, races, and economic groups — and ordinary citizens from across the nation. will also welcome activ9:59:59Salbi AM ists, journalists, celebrities, and leaders from the worlds of media, academics, business, arts, entertainment, fashion, and advertising. “In order for this conversation to create true cultural change, we must talk with the man on the street, in our lives, our colleagues, and friends,” said Salbi. “Equally, we need to have the conversation with the women in our lives to examine why, when we’ve seen sexual misconduct, we’ve often looked the other way when it didn’t impact us directly.” People Magazine named Zainab Salbi one of the “25 Women Changing the World” in 2016. Foreign Policy named her as one of the “100 Leading Global Thinkers.” Fast Company identified her as one of 100 “The Most Creative People in Business,” and Arabian Business named her “No. 1 Most Influential Arab Woman in the World.” For information, visit www. kued.org. On the heels of a record-breaking “Nutcracker” production, for both attendance and box office revenue, Ballet West continues its spectacular season with Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Cinderella.” Widely considered the greatest ballet interpretation of this timeless fairytale, it is an enchanting fantasy full of splendor, humor, and magic. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s classic and profound score, Cinderella opens Feb. 9 and will run through Feb. 25 for 12 performances at the Capitol Theatre. Performances will be accompanied by the Ballet West Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Tara Simoncic and Associate Music Director Jared Oaks. “Before I came to Ballet West, I was part of a team that first brought this quintessentially British classic to America,” recalls Artistic Director Adam Sklute. “In 2013, Ballet West became the second company in the United States to perform this brilliant ballet. I feel a closeness to this glorious version of Cinderella and love presenting its joy, humor, and elegance to our public.” Performed in three acts, Cinderella is a rags-to-riches tale about a downtrodden young girl, a glass slipper and a handsome prince – all brought together by a fairy godmother. Ashton creates a mysterious and magical world where pumpkins become coaches, rags turn to glittering tutus, and the comedy of Cinderella’s pantomime step-sisters–portrayed, as is tradition, by male dancers– provides the perfect foil for the developing romance of Cinderella and the Prince. Sir Frederick Ashton joined The Royal Ballet of London as choreographer when the company was founded in 1931 and served as its Artistic Director from 1963 to 1970. When “Cinderella” premiered at Sadler’s Wells Ballet (London) in Dec. 1948, it was not only Ashton’s first full-evening ballet, but also the first production in the West to use Prokofiev’s hauntingly brilliant score. Ashton later revised and restaged “Cinderella” for The Royal Ballet in 1965. Wendy Ellis Somes, a former principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, staged and directed Ashton’s “Cinderella” for Ballet West, assisted by Malin Thoors, Ballet Mistress for The Paris Opera Ballet. The produc- tion boasts breathtaking sets and costumes designed by David Walker. “Working with Wendy Somes and Malin Thoors is an amazing gift for Ballet West’s dancers. They have the opportunity to learn and absorb the choreography and theatricality directly from the source,” said Sklute. “Wendy danced numerous roles in the ballet Cinderella, including Cinderella herself, and she did it all under the direct tutelage of Ashton. Being able to get these kinds of first hand details is an unforgettable opportunity for my dancers.” • Warm Ups, Ballet West’s Pre-Show Discussion In conjunction with the performances of “Cinderella,” Ballet West offers Warm Ups. These fun and informative discussions are free of charge to ticket holders and will begin promptly one hour prior to each presentation of “Cinderella.” Attendees can get the inside scoop on the evening’s program, including background on the ballet, information on the choreographer and other interesting behind-the-scenes facts. Single tickets for “Cinderella,” priced from $20 to $88 are available online at www. balletwest.org, or may be purchased by calling (801) 8696900. For information, visit www. balletwest.org. A performance to benefit the Peace House - All tickets $50 More than a dozen local women perform February 11, 2018 - Kimball Art Center Mixer Starts at 6:30 pm / Performance Starts at 7:30 pm KIMBALL ART CENTER 1401 KEARNS BLVD / PARK CITY, UTAH BOX OFFICE - ECCLES CENTER 435-655-3114 PARKCITYINSTITUTE.ORG |