William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet (2009)
60 min
On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.
- Release date
- April 17, 2009
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- William Shatner
- Ben Folds
- Margo Sappington
- Henry Rollins
- Michael Pink
- Elizabeth Shatner
- Marc Petrocci as Dancer
- Susan Gartell as Dancer
- Jeanette Marie Hanley as Dancer
- Jacqueline Moscicke as Dancer
Crew
- Patrick Buckley · Director
- Margo Sappington · Writer
- Patrick Buckley · Producer
- Kevin Layne · Producer
- Michael Manasseri · Producer
- David Zappone · Producer
- Ben Folds · Composer
- Mark Escribano · Cinematographer
- Ray Chi · Editor
- Walter J. Collins · Editor