THE 40-YEAR OLD BALLERINO
WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY CHRIS DAVIS
DIRECTED BY MK TUOMANEN
SEPTEMBER 7 TO 29TH @ THE AMY NOVINSKI BALLET STUDIO (THE BOK BUILDING), PHILADELPHIA
For Immediate Release
The 40-Year Old Ballerino
Runs September 7 to September 29 at Amy Novinski Ballet Studio @ The Bok Building.
https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-40-year-old-ballerino/
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PHILADELPHIA, PA: International acclaimed solo theater performer Chris Davis is premiering a new full-length theatrical solo show, THE 40-YEAR OLD BALLERINO at Amy Novinski Ballet Studio @ The Bok Building (1901 S. 9th Street) running from September 7 to September 29, 2024. The 40-Year Old Ballerino explores love, life, and loss through comedy and movement presented as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. With only a barre for support, Chris Davis mixes story-telling and ballet in a 45-minute comedy that shows you change is always possible, no matter what your age. Opening night for press is Saturday, September 7 at 8pm.
“I’m excited to combine my new love for ballet with theatrics and story-telling into a unique art. The ballet uplifts the language, and the language heightens the ballet. The two arts mix well to create a new movement-performance style that captivates and connects with audiences. It was received so well last year at the Bearded Ladies cabaret, it made me want to expand it into a full-length work.” This marks the 8th time Chris Davis has collaborated with well-known actor and director MK Tuomanen since his first solo show that premiered in Philadelphia in 2012.
Written and performed by internationally acclaimed solo artist Chris Davis, and directed by MK Tuomanen, THE 40-YEAR OLD BALLERINO is performed in the Amy Novinski Ballet Studio where Davis takes weekly ballet classes. His dedication to ballet began when he trained while creating his popular holiday show ONE-MAN NUTCRACKER that will be performed again this year at the Drake Theater in December.
Tickets to THE 40-YEAR OLD BALLERINO are currently on sale by visiting https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-40-year-old-ballerino/. General admission is $20; student/artist tickets are $15. More information on Chris Davis can be found at www.realchrisdavis.com, and via Facebook at facebook.com/chrisdavisphilly. Instagram @1mannutcracker
Chris Davis presents
THE 40-YEAR OLD BALLERINO
September 7 to 29th
Amy Novinski Ballet Studio @ The Bok Building (Unit 615)
$15-20
Tickets available at fringearts.com
