SEASON 34 | November 2021

Plagues within Plagues

a Ballet Electronica for Film by Chad Salvata

Wednesday November 3, 2021

Presented by Ethos

When COVID 19 locked down the world in 2020, cancelling live performances, Chad Salvata retreated to his BlackSun Studio and created a response with the music of Plagues Within Plagues. He shaped fantastical stories and characters for each of the 7 pieces: Plague of Poisons. Plague of Scorpions. Plague of Tempests. Plague of Serpents. Plague of Swords. Plague of Spectres. Plague of Fire. These extraordinary and challenging visions form a Ballet Electronica that broadens perspectives around our challenging times.

Salvata engaged Sandie Donzica, Jose Lozano, and Bonnie Cullum to refine and polish the vision for each of the Plagues. We pulled outstanding costumes from previous Ethos productions to create the magical characters of Salvata’s vision. The rest was added by Jose Lozano, onto green-screen backgrounds and even green-screen bodysuits. Donzica created choreography and danced all of the female roles. Michael Galvan performed all of the male roles in this Ballet Electronica. Selena Franco and Stella McGriffy created stunning makeup designs. After numerous delays due to the ongoing pandemic, we finally filmed in July 2021.

cast

Sandie Donzica and Michael Galvan in all roles.

crew

Conceived and Directed by Chad Salvata. Choreography by Sandie Donzica. Cinematography and Editing by Jose Lozano. Original Musical Score by Chad Salvata. Makeup and Hair Design by Selena Franco and Stella McGriffy. Wigs and Hair by Mary Fletcher. Costumes from the Ethos vaults. Stage Manager: Katie Hamilton. Production Manager: Amy Miller. Production Assistant: Miller Mauldin. Executive Producer: Bonnie Cullum.

Plagues Within Plagues is funded and supported in part by VORTEX Repertory Company and by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.