William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet

Kevin Layne
2009-04-17


7
51 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.

Cast

Name Character Team
William Shatner Himself Unowned
Ben Folds Himself Unowned
Margo Sappington Herself Unowned
Henry Rollins Himself Unowned
Michael Pink Himself Unowned
Elizabeth Shatner Herself Unowned
Marc Petrocci Himself Unowned
Susan Gartell Herself Unowned
Jeanette Marie Hanley Herself Unowned
Jacqueline Moscicke Herself Unowned