Marquette, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – Northern Michigan University is presenting an original ballet set to George Gershwin’s An American in Paris, at the Forest Roberts Theatre this week.
Senior Alycia Heckathorn of Ironwood is presenting the piece as her capstone project.
Heckathorn stars as “Her” in the ballet, and Jacob DeLong, of Sturgis, MI is the lead male dancer and stars as “Him”.
The duo joined The SUNNY Morning Show with Walt & Mike today to talk about the production and encourage people to come out and enjoy an evening of dance at the FRT.
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the box office or through any NMU EZ Ticket outlet.
LISTEN IN – Heckathorn & DeLong discuss “An American In Paris.”