William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet (2009)
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.
Directors: Patrick Buckley, Bobby Ciraldo, Andrew Swant, Kevin Layne.
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William Shatner as Self |
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Ben Folds as Self |
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Margo Sappington as Self |
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Henry Rollins as Self |
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Michael Pink as Self |
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Elizabeth Shatner as Self |
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Marc Petrocci as Self |
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Susan Gartell as Self |
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Jeanette Marie Hanley as Self |
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Jacqueline Moscicke as Self |
| Directing | Patrick Buckley | Director |
| Directing | Bobby Ciraldo | Director |
| Directing | Andrew Swant | Director |
| Crew | Margo Sappington | Choreographer |
| Sound | Ben Folds | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Kevin Layne | Director |