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News Release
Office of News and Information
Johns Hopkins University
901 South Bond Street, Suite 540
Baltimore, Maryland 21231
Phone: 443-287-9960 | Fax: 443-287-9898
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May 24, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Eric Beatty
(410) 516-0774
ebeattty@jhu.edu
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Summerstage at Johns
Hopkins Mattin Center
Dancers, actors and comedians are ready to entertain
during a series of warm-weather performances known as
SummerStage at the Mattin Center on The Johns
Hopkins University's Homewood campus, 3400 N. Charles St.
in Baltimore.
The low-price shows featuring local performers begin
on Friday, June 4, and run through Saturday, June 26. All
SummerStage performances will take place in the
Swirnow Theater at the Mattin Center, located at the corner
of Charles and 33rd streets. For further information or
reservations, call 410-516-4695.
Friday, June 4, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 5, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Political humor
The Loyal Opposition
Political satire takes center stage with The Loyal
Opposition, a comedy review with stand-up and quick-witted
improvisations of George W. Bush, John Kerry, Larry King,
Colin Powell and Bill Clinton, among others. The talented
ensemble features local performers and comedians including
Bob Heck, Jim Nieb, Wes Johnson, Shari Elliker, Kevin
Brown, Bob Garman, and Brad Dismukes. $10 general
admission, $8 students and seniors.
Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m.
Dance
Stephanie Powell DanseEnsemble
A family dance concert featuring the DanseEnsemble and the
talented young dancers of the Performance Ensembles of
Baltimore Dance Tech. $7 general admission, $5 students and
seniors.
Saturday, June 12, 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 13, 2 p.m.
Dance
Stephanie Powell Danse Ensemble
Celebrate the seventh anniversary of the DanseEnsemble, one
of Baltimore's premier dance companies. Integrating the
dance styles of ballet, modern and jazz, this company has
inspired audiences in Maryland and across the country. The
concert showcases the unique choreography of the company's
director and founder, Stephanie Powell. $10 general
admission, $8 students and seniors.
Friday, June 18, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 19, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Theater
White Frost Falls
This play tells the tragicomic story of a Japanese
noblewoman who is separated from her samurai husband.
Unable to communicate directly with him, she writes a
series of poetic messages, which she sends to her husband
via her bumbling servant. Featuring both deaf and hearing
actors, this exquisite piece of theater provides a rich
cultural and visual experience. White Frost Falls is
presented by Quest Productions and performed by acclaimed
actors Shizumi, Mark Jaster and Willy Conley. $10 general
admission, $8 students and seniors.
Friday, June 25, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 26, 8 p.m.
Dance
The Collective
The Baltimore-based modern dance company will present a
diverse program of pieces, including a contemporary ballet
performed to music by U2, a moving tribute to the comfort
of friends, and a quirky take on TV sitcoms. Local dancers
and choreographers have collaborated over several years to
create The Collective. At this performance, they premiere
new works and revive fan favorites. $10 general admission,
$8 students and seniors.
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