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 Himself |
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Ben Folds as Himself |
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Margo Sappington as Herself |
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Henry Rollins as Himself |
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Michael Pink as Himself |
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Elizabeth Shatner as Herself |
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Marc Petrocci as Himself |
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Susan Gartell as Herself |
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Jeanette Marie Hanley as Herself |
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Jacqueline Moscicke as Herself |
| 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 |