Carnavale!

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Carnivale Heats Up Winter

The Winter Carnivale premieres at SJCT on Friday-Sunday, January 21-23, showcasing two nights and one afternoon of high quality entertainment on the Whittier stage.

The Festival kicks off Friday night with circus, burlesque and vaudeville during the world premiere of an original musical destined for Seattle, The Birthday Boy, written by producer Mary Lou Mills.

Performers include some of the hottest burlesque and cabaret stars from Seattle, including Miss Betsy Dean Buttercream, aerialist Michele Frances and dancers Danny and Sylvain Boulet, along with San Juan Island’s own Patti Bair in a role designed just for her. Islanders Nick Zervas and Devorah are also featured.

Attendees are encouraged to come in their zaniest and most colorful costumes in the spirit of burlesque and cabaret.  Please note: you must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent to attend Friday night’s performance.

The Festival changes tack completely on Saturday night, with an evening devoted to classical and contemporary music, song and dance. Headliners include Mark Anderson, world famous organist and harpist, Angela Morgan, the soprano who is known as the “Golden Voice” of the Seattle Recital Hall and Ashraf Hakim, who was the first chair cellist in the Cairo Symphony Orchestra (Egypt) for 16 years.

Sylvain

Featured in the dance portion of the program will be the classical side of dancers Danny and Sylvain Boulet; an Egyptian belly dance; and a new ballet choreographed by Linda Downes for local dancers and professional ballerina Leslie Lott.

The Festival will close on Sunday afternoon, with a fun-filled one-hour show for children and the young at heart, featuring both talented kids and adult professional dancers and singers.

The Business Partner for the Winter Carnivale is Coho Restaurant.  Tickets for Friday or Saturday night are $19 for adults and $10 for student reserved.

Or buy tickets for BOTH Friday and Saturday nights for $30 for adults.  Sunday’s tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for student reserved, with $5 RUSH at the door.

The Box Office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or tickets may be purchased on-line at www.sjctheatre.org

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