Flower Shop

Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata present:

Flower Shop

Step inside a shop where the flowers aren't quite what they seem, and a secret red door at the back sparks your curiosity. This September, the dancers of Ventana Ballet & the live musicians of Austin Camerata invite you to an intimate evening of dance, strings, & piano—performed just feet away from you at East Side Performing Arts in Austin. Witness the world premiere of this brand-new ballet set to an original piano quartet written by American composer Michael Alec Rose. It’s a story that starts in a flower shop—and goes somewhere you won't expect.

SIX NIGHTS ONLY:

September 10, 11, 12
September 17, 18, 19

THE EVENING:

6:15pm Doors & Cocktail Lounge Open
7:00pm Performance (15-minute intermission)
8:00pm Post-Show Reception in the Cocktail Lounge

TICKETS:

VIP* Front Row Seats [Yellow Zone] $50
VIP* Bar-Height Stools [Green Zone] $40
General Admission Seats [Blue Zone] $30
Plus Sales Tax & Ticketing Platform Fee
**Scroll down to see the seat map**

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This is an intimate, up-close experience — not a traditional theater setting. You'll be in the same room as the dancers and musicians, close enough to hear the breath and feel the movement. The bar (sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka) is open before the show, during intermission, and after the show, as well. The vibe is come-as-you-are — dress up and wear something floral & bright, if you'd like! Total runtime: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (including intermission)

LOCATION & PARKING:

East Side Performing Arts (ESPA) 979 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Parking is available behind the building. Enter the lot near Black Feather Vintage, and drive around to the back. We recommend rideshare if you plan to enjoy the bar.

AGE INFO:

The recommended ages for these evening-length performances of Flower Shop are 12 & up. However, those guests under age 12 are more than welcome to attend if they are comfortable remaining quiet & courteous for the duration of the 1-hour show. Disruptive guests will be asked to leave the theater by a member of the crew.

THE ARTISTS:

Music: Michael Alec Rose

Dancers: Tiffany Asay, Nikolas Darrough, AJ Garcia-Rameau, Lexi Garden, Isabelle Green, Shelby Higley, Abriella Mauldin, Mia Moi, Tikiri Shapiro, TeeDee Simons, Matthew Sommers, Taylor Woolums

Musicians: Daniel Kopp (Cello), Sohee Kwon (Piano), Yung-Hsuan (Sandy) Lo (Violin), Alexander Smith (Viola)

Music Direction: Daniel Kopp, Artistic Director of Austin Camerata

Choreography & Production : AJ Garcia-Rameau, Executive Artistic Director of Ventana Ballet

BIG THANKS!

East Side Performing Arts (Rehearsal and Performance Venue Sponsor)
Austin Creative Alliance (Ventana Ballet's 501c3 Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsor)|
Miscellaneous Rentals (Green Zone Seating Partner)
Ventana Ballet Crew (Making all the things happen!)
Tito's Handmade Vodka (Bar Sponsor)

ABOUT VENTANA BALLET

Ventana Ballet is a professional contemporary ballet company in its 8th season in Austin, TX. Founded by AJ Garcia-Rameau, the company has produced sold-out original productions including KOMOREBI, UNDEAD, and ALLUVIUS. The word ventana, meaning window, embodies the company’s organizational mission and vision, seeking to provide artistically relevant, technically proficient, and publicly accessible dance performance and education opportunities to the community. Ventana Ballet’s mission is to inspire, entertain and educate audiences through disciplined and innovative approaches to presenting next-generation choreographic works as well as create fair-pay opportunities for performing artists and keep ticket prices accessible to the community. More information about Ventana Ballet can be found on the company website at VentanaBallet.com.

ABOUT AUSTIN CAMERATA

Since its founding in 2016, Austin Camerata has emerged as an ensemble leading the way in innovative chamber music performances in central Texas. Hailed for its “unadulterated beauty” by Austin360, Austin Camerata was nominated for “Best Classical Ensemble” by the 2018 Austin Critics Table. Dedicated to broadening the audience for chamber music, Austin Camerata performs an array of repertoire, from the most revered classical masterpieces to newly written, genre-defying works. Each season explores new possibilities for music to collaborate with different art forms. More information can be found at AustinCamerata.com

More info about Ventana Ballet: www.ventanaballet.com

More info about Austin Camerata: www.austincamerata.com