Return to a Strange Land Casting

Return to a Strange Land

Choreography: Jiří Kylián
Music: Leoš Janáček
Coaching: Jeanne Solan
Scenic and Costume Design: Jiří Kylián
Lighting Design: Jiří Kylián (Original Concept)
Lighting Recreation: Jim French

Piano Soloist: Dr. Vera Oussetskaia-Watanabe

World Premiere: May 17, 1975, Stuttgart Ballet
Utah Premiere: April 2018, Capitol Theatre

Return to a Strange Land is a soulful ode to loss and longing. Using his signature style, both powerfully acrobatic and poetic, renowned Czech choreographer Jiří Kylián created this heart-stopping gem after the sudden loss of his friend and mentor, choreographer John Cranko. Return to a Strange Land is a haunting work set to Janáček solo piano pieces for six dancers on a stage strewn with autumn leaves.

I
Chelsea Keefer (Nov. 4, 10, 12 Eve)/Amy Potter (Nov. 5, 12 Mat)
Jordan Veit(Nov. 4, 10, 12 Eve)/Hadriel Diniz (Nov. 5, 12 Mat)
David Huffmire(Nov. 4, 10, 12 Eve)/Brian Waldrep(Nov. 5, 12 Mat)

II
Emily Adams (Nov. 4, 10, 12)/Katlyn Addison (Nov. 5)
Adrian Fry (Nov. 4, 10, 12)/Tyler Gum (Nov. 5)

III
Chelsea Keefer (Nov. 4, 10, 12 Eve)/Amy Potter (Nov. 5, 12 Mat)
Jordan Veit (Nov. 4, 10, 12 Eve)/Hadriel Diniz (Nov. 5, 12 Mat)

IV
Emily Adams (Nov. 4, 10, 12)/Katlyn Addison (Nov. 5)
Adrian Fry (Nov. 4, 10, 12)/Tyler Gum (Nov. 5)
Dominic Ballard (Nov. 4, 10, 12)/Robert Fowler (Nov.5)
Jordan Veit (Nov. 4, 10, 12 Eve/Hadriel Diniz (Nov. 5, 12 Mat)

Intermission