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celebrity guest in walmart

Presented by Al-Bahira Dance Theater through the MN Fringe Festival

August 6 - 15, 2010

at the Ritz Theater, Minneapolis

From glamour queens of the silver screens to acid-wash gals in discount jeans, a wild dance and multi-media ride where exotic beats of Middle Eastern streets meet Midwestern practicality. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll plot world domination!

 

Showtimes:

                  Friday August 6, 10:00 p.m.

                  Saturday August 7, 2:30 p.m.

                  Monday August 9, 8:30 p.m.

                  Friday August 13, 7:00 p.m.

                  Sunday August 15, 4:00 p.m.

 

Location:

     Ritz Theater

     345 13th Ave. NE.

     Minneapolis MN 55413

    

 

 

Tickets on sale now!

$12 + Fringe Festival admission button (a one-time $4 purchase)

For tickets, call toll free 866-811-4111 or visit the Fringe Festival website: www.fringefestival.org

 

 

Al-Bahira would like to thank the following friends for their support in bringing you this show:

www.ansarisgrill.com


www.saracura.com


and our gold star supporters:
Asad Aboobaker, Catherine Anderson, Jenny Anderson, Jim Anderson, Ted Anderson, Michelle & David Bochman, Bob Brum, Safia Dockter, Erik Dosedel, Heidi Farner, Nancy Fox, Annette Gust, Steven Hahn, Kay Hawbaker, Kari Heerman, Ashlie Johnson, Summer Kendall & family, George Kerr, Jeff Knight, Kate Kroll, Jessica Melnik, Owen Mibus, Alicia Olsberg, Jean Petit, Jeri Petit, Jon Petit, Jane Petron, Jenny Piper, Carlotta Karima Posz, Kathy Roberts, Ivan Rosen, Roger S., Judy Sieberg, Victoria Smith, Adam Spaulding, Kris Spiesz, George Suppes, Karen Workman, and anonymous donors.

 

 

Al-Bahira Dance Theater and Aalim School of Dance, LLC.

P.O. Box 19342

Minneapolis, MN 55419

612-703-7002

or 763-229-7801

info@aalimschool.com

 

 

 


Press Box

Press releases, In the news/reviews, video, images, contact information, production credits, preview schedules and more

Always Take Your Celebrity Guests to Walmart (and Other Adventures in Dance)

Latest Press Release: 7/23/10

PR Contact: press@aalimschool.com



In the News & Reviews

8/9 MPR: Best & Worst of the Fringe--Superfan's Reviews

8/9 Attendee Reviews of the Show (click reviews tab)

8/9 Star Tribune Review (Caroline Palmer)

 

 


Video & Image Previews

Official Performance Photos from Fringe Festival

Download show postcard

Download show image (web resolution)

Download show image (high resolution)

Video: Promo #1

Clips from numbers previewed this spring and summer. See these plus other styles and surprises in the final production!

 

Video: Promo #2

A teaser for the show!

 

 

Video: "Awakening" From the Fairy Tale Fantasy Suite in Always Take Your Celebrity Guests to Walmart

A dark and powerful djinniye and her sizzling fire spirit sisters awaken after 1000 years, banished in the emerald mountains.

 

 

Production Credits

Artistic Director: Mirah Ammal

Technical Direction & Design: Mike Grogan & Tony Karna

Stage Manager: Jodi Trotta

Stage Crew: Holly Hamel Luckes, Sarah K. Bell & Jenna Forcey

Arrangements: Mirah Ammal, Inara & Dr. Dave

Costume Design: Kristin Kujawski, Laurie Olson Williams, Mirah Ammal, Eryn Hildebrand & Cat Robinette

Directoral & Production Assistance: Abby Smith, Barb Fulton, Jessica Tkatch-Paquin

Cast: Afrita, Alicia, Amara, Ameera, Amina Beres, Anjela, Avni, Dr. D., Eric Breece, Habibah el Kol, Inara, Iscah Paquin, Lauren, Mirah Ammal, Nilat, Perizada, Safia, Sana, Vega

 

Show Preview Schedule

Third Rabbit: Dance Shows that Got Into The Fringe: Wed July 14, 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Lake Bowl www.bryantlakebowl.com

Balls Cabaret Sat July 24, Midnight at Southern Theater. Admission $5.. http://www.southerntheater.org

Al-Bahira Open Rehearsal (for Press or Fringe Bloggers) Mondays July 19 & 26 at the Ritz Studio. Contact Mirah to arrange studio access mirah@mirahammal.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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