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THE CATERPILLAR’S WINGS A Dream of Flight

A New Dance Theatre Experience

World Premier Performances - April 30th, 2011

Loma Hopkins Theatre at Summit School 11am, 2pm & 7 pm

` THE CATERPILLAR’S WING – A DREAM OF FLIGHT A New Dance Theater Experience

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THE CATERPILLAR’S WINGS A Dream of Flight

* * * The Caterpillar’s Wings – A Dream of Flight” blends the best of dance and live theatre to present the heart-warming tale of the first caterpillar ever to fly. The piece transports the audience into the enchanted world of the garden where a narrator (either a gnome or a fairy) tells the spectacular story of a bug and his dream while a troupe of talented dancers brings the colorful cast of characters to life. This hour-long, family-friendly show is educational and inspirational and sure to delight and entertain children of all ages.

Stills from “The Caterpillar’s Wings – Promo Piece” www.TheCaterpillarsWings.com

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Illustrations by Ross Mihalko from his children’s book

“The Caterpillar’s Wings – A Dream of Flight”



Getting the show off the ground

In 2006, Ross Mihalko, a playwright and storyteller, sees “The Nutcracker”. He loves the performance, but finds the lack of story in the second act hugely disappointing. He begins to dream of creating a children’s show that tells a full story through dance and theatre. In 2007, Ross Mihalko writes, illustrates and publishes his second children’s book: “The Caterpillar’s Wings”. Along the way he gets the idea that the book’s inspiring journey, of the very first caterpillar ever to fly, would be a perfect fit for his dream of a dance-theatre piece. In 2008, Ross pitches the project to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts film scoring masters’ class. It is there that he meets Tamara Douglas-Morris, who leaps at the chance to write the music for the project; and she’s more than qualified for the job: Tamara’s thesis work in ethnomusicology at City University in London had previously and successfully combined the sounds of nature with live instruments. Her talents and sensibilities are perfect to create the wonderful, wild score of “The Caterpillar’s Wings”. In 2010, with the music nearly completed, Ross begins to look for a choreographer. His search leads him to Karla Finger-Coghill, an acclaimed modern dance artist with a rich background in ballet, jazz and contemporary styles. In 2011, Karla’s diverse dance abilities match well with Tamara’s eclectic music and the wide array of crazy critters from Ross’ original story to create a fun-loving dance/theatre show that the whole family can enjoy. And that, as they say, is the beginning of that. *In 2012, “The Caterpillar’s Wings” will have it’s European premiere in Paris, France at the Studio Théâtre de Stains in a brand new show developed by Marjorie Nakache. www.studiotheatrestains.fr ** Also in 2012, Creative Giant Productions is planning a national multi-city tour of “The Caterpillar’s Wings – A Dream of Flight”.



CREATIVE TEAM

Writing and Direction Ross Mihalko is an author, artist, lyricist, playwright, filmmaker, director and screenwriter from Winston-Salem, NC. His work has been published and performed throughout the United States and Canada. His collection of One Act plays, “Jung Girls in Freudian Slips”, which he also directed, premiered Off-Broadway in New York City’s Producer’s Club theatre. Ross has also developed and directed stage plays and musicals in Winston-Salem, Martha’s Vineyard and Los Angeles. In addition, Ross is the co-founder the Improvision film movement with his prize-winning short film, “An Ounce of Mother”. “The Caterpillar’s Wings” is based on the children’s book of the same name that he wrote and illustrated. www.RossMihalko.com

Choreography Karla Finger Coghill is the founder and Artistic Director of Sidelong Dance Company, in Winston-Salem, NC. This professional non-profit company has performed with the North Carolina Dance Festival, The Greensboro Fringe Festival, The North Carolina Dance Alliance Annual Event, and the America Dance Festival Acts to Follow. Karla received her M.A. in Dance from American University where she was honored with the Evelyn Swarthout Hayes award for her outstanding contribution to the arts. Her choreography can be seen in the repertory of Project:Motion in Memphis, TN, Sister's Trousers Dance Company in Sterling, VA and Mt Airy Dance Theater in Mt. Airy, NC. She has set pieces at Salem College and Wake Forest University and is currently an adjunct instructor in the dance department and University of North Carolina Greensboro and teaches ballet, jazz and contemporary dance at the Academy of Dance Arts in Winston-Salem, NC. www.SidelongDance.org

Music Tamara Douglas-Morris has scored music for films, commercials and plays all over the world. The films she has scored have been screened at the Venice Film Festival as well as festivals in Toronto, New York and Boston. She received her Bachelor Of Music in Ethnomusicology at City University, London. There she studied a variety of instruments that influenced her diverse musical repertoire. In 2006, Tamara moved to America to attend the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. At UNCSA, Tamara scored numerous short films, her compositions ranging from orchestral to ethnic, often blending live instruments, electronic samples and the sounds of nature. She earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Film Composition in

2008, under the tutelage of David McHugh (composer of 'Mystic Pizza', 'Moscow on the Hudson'). Tamara now lives and works in Los Angeles, California. www.TamaraDM.com



Costumes, Puppets and Props Imagined Creations combines engineering know-how, limitless imagination and highly-skilled craftsmanship to produce an array of production quality sets, props, costumes, puppets and much more. If you can dream it, Imagined Creations can bring to life. With more than 30 years of television and stage experience, Owner Charles Fortney and Design and Production Coordinator, Cory Gilstrap have earned the reputation as Colorado’s “…preeminent theatrical dream team…”Denver Post (2005). Their work has appeared on stages all over the nation as well as nationally broadcast commercials and network television. www.ImaginedCreations.com

Production Consultant Sophie Mihalko is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Cinema - Television. Since 1997 she has produced international events and productions such as: “The Three Tenor in Paris”, The Opening of the Paris Las Vegas, “Notre Dame de Paris” (Music by Richard Cocciante, Book by Luc Plamondon and Lyrics by Will Jennings ) and “Les Dix Commandements” (Book by Eli Chouraqui, Lyrics and Music by Pascal Obispo). She is now combining her love of music, dance and film with the preparation of her first feature film as a director. www.SophieMihalko.com

Sets and Props Shannon Hanson has designed, dressed sets and managed props for numerous North Carolina stage productions, including “Annie”, “Guys & Dolls”, “Tom Sawyer” and “Charlotte's Web”. She was also the Props Master / Set Dresser for The Paper Lantern theatre company’s production of “End Days” with the Triad Stage. In addition, Shannon was the art director for the short holiday horror film “O’Terrorbaum!!!” This production of “The Caterpillar’s Wings” marks her sixth collaboration with Ross Mihalko.



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