ACT 1
PAQUITA

Originally choreographed by Joseph Mazilier with music by Edouard Deldevez, Paquita premiered in Paris in 1846. One year later, the renowned choreographer Marius Petipa restaged it for the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, making significant additions to the choreography and music. Petipa's version included the Grand Pas Classique and the Mazurka des enfants, which became highlights of the ballet repertoire.

This interpretation became the most famous and enduring version of Paquita, known for its exquisite choreography and demanding technical requirements. It remains a staple in the repertoires of ballet companies worldwide, celebrated for its vibrant and intricate dance sequences that showcase the skill and artistry of its performers.

CAST

Paquita – Jane Weymouth
Cavalier – Hector Bligh

Pas de Trois – Mateusz Lojewski, 
Andrea Olguin - Mariana Cornejo / Emerald Pease - Sara Luna 

Soloists - 
Cadence Glenzy / Shirel Carbajal
Sophia Rastelli / Hannahel Carbajal
Emerald Pease / Mariana Cornejo
Sara Luna / Jane Mautz

Mazurka - 
Madison Fehnel
Raquel Jesus / Alba Estrada
Ana Regina Carrillo / Ana Sofía Cadena
Analía Cisneros
Hildelisa Cruz
Paula Tolosa / Raquel Jesus 
Bruno Martínez
Mario Rivera
Kagetora Takagi

Corps de Ballet –
Alessandra Correa / Ana Regina Carrillo
Dayna Hernández
Brisa Ramírez
Shirel Carbajal / Cadence Glenzy
Jane Mautz / Leslie Escartín
Hannahel Carbajal / Sophia Rastelli
Paula Vivaldo
Leslie Escartín / Andrea Olguín

INTERMISSION

ACT 2
ROMEO & JULIET

In the ancient city of Verona, where the vibrant tales of old are whispered through generations, a story of tragedy and beauty unfolds, weaving the timeless dance of love and conflict. The Montagues and Capulets, two noble families divided by an ancient grudge, are bound together by the grievous fate of their youngest kin.

This morning, as the sun casts a soft glow over the city, the Montagues and the Capulets come together in grief. They carry the bodies of their beloved young, Romeo and Juliet, through the mist-laden streets to their final resting places. As the town watches in solemn silence, the spirits of the lovers rise, their ethereal forms intertwined in death as they were in life, beginning to recount the tale of their doomed love.

The tale rewinds to a bustling day in Verona’s central square, alive with the spirited exchanges of market day. The clash of steel rings out as Tybalt Capulet, a young man of fiery temperament, crosses swords with the equally impulsive Romeo Montague. Surrounding them, friends and foes alike are drawn into the fray, their shouts and clashes echoing off the ancient stone buildings. The chaos is halted by the stern voice of the Count, Verona’s peacekeeper, who demands swords be sheathed and tempers cooled.
 
 On the other side of the city, hidden within the soft walls of her chamber, Juliet, a beacon of youth and excitement, readies herself for the evening’s festivities. Her room, a sanctuary of childhood memories, fills with the laughter of friends and the tender fussing of her Nanny. Her mother, Lady Capulet, presents her with a gown that sparkles under the chandelier’s light, hinting at the night’s promise. Little does Juliet know, her life is about to change forever.

Meanwhile, Romeo, together with his quick-witted friend Mercutio, hatches a plan to attend the Capulet's masquerade ball. The secrecy of their masquerade masks perfect for their daring intrusion. That night, under the grand arches of the Capulet ballroom, nobles dance in a whirl of colors and shadows. Romeo and Juliet meet amidst the revelry, their connection immediate and profound, their souls whispering of a love destined to be both brief and eternal. But as Romeo’s mask falls away, Tybalt's eyes burn with recognition and hatred. The tension escalates until Lord Capulet himself steps in, forestalling violence and expelling the uninvited guests.

Back in her room, Juliet is restless, her thoughts racing with visions of Romeo. In the quiet of the night, he appears on her balcony—a bold gesture of their growing love. Their reunion is a whispered symphony of promises and dreams, their words painting a future bright with hope.

But as dawn returns, so does reality. The marketplace becomes a stage for another confrontation. Mercutio, ever the heart and humor of Verona, teases a passing servant, unaware of her ties to the Capulets. His jest draws the ire of Tybalt, who sees a chance to restore his bruised pride. Steel meets steel, and blood is shed on the unforgiving stones of the square. Mercutio falls, a casualty of Tybalt's wrath, and Romeo, grief-stricken and furious, avenges him without a second thought.

The death of Tybalt sends ripples through Verona, stirring ancient hatreds and new vengeance. Juliet, caught between her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family, finds herself at a heartbreaking impasse. In desperation, she turns to a dangerous solution—a potion to fake death, hoping to escape the confines of her world and join Romeo in exile. A plan is set, a message sent to Romeo, but fate, cruel and unyielding, intervenes.

In the cold darkness of the Capulet tomb, Juliet awakens to a world irrevocably changed. Beside her lies Romeo, still and forever silent. The realization is a blade sharper than any sword; her heart breaks anew. In a final act of love and despair, Juliet joins her beloved in death, fulfilling their vows in a final, tragic and eternal embrace.

CAST

Juliet – Jane Weymouth
Romeo – Francisco Rivera

Tybalt – Mateusz Lojewski
Mercutio – Hector Bligh
Benvolio - Kagetora Takagi
Lady Capulet – Emerald Pease
Lord Capulet – Guillermo Franco
Nanny – Brisa Ramírez Bartolo
Count – Vladimir Kuzkin

Tybalt’s Friends:
Mario Rivera
Bruno Martínez

Juliet’s Friends:
Mariana Cornejo
Jane Mautz
Dayna Hernández/Leslie Escartín
Sara Luna

Town Girls:
Alba Estrada, Raquel Jesus, Analía Cisneros, Madison Fehnel, Alessandra Correa / Hildelisa Cruz, Ana Sofía Cadena / Paula Tolosa

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

* Collins Center for the Arts *

Maine Central Institute

OUR SUMMER FACULTY:

Natalya Getman (Artistic Director)

Vladimir Kuzkin

Svetlana Todinova

Elena Ovchinnikova

Guillermo Franco

N. Blake Bartlett 

Winthrop Carter 

Mike Fendler

Maine Community Foundation on behalf of Warren and Brammie Cook 

Mr. David Pearson, MCI Head of School 

Scott Giallombardo, MCI Dean of Academics

Guillermo Franco, BBT Program Manager 

Jeannine Cloutier, MCI/BBT Administrative Assistant

Dana Fehnel & 'Friends of the Ballet' 

Bob Sloma & MCI’s Maintenance Department 

BBT parents and families

Francisco Rivera and Hector Bligh, Guest Artists

Sergei Chumakov, for editing the music.

Mariana Cornejo, for editing the music and the 
additional help throughout the summer. 

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