At This Stage: A Film by Ezra Hurwitz for Ballet Across America at the Kennedy Center
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At This Stage premiered on April 17, 2017, as part of the opening night celebration of Ballet Across America, curated by Misty Copeland and Justin Peck. Directed by Ezra Hurwitz Director of Photography Carlos Reyes Produced by Talkshop Studios Music: Phillip Glass Mishima Quartet Assistant Camera: Alejandro Villegas Stedicam Operator: Lewis Reif Audio Technician: Nicholas Guldner Production Assistants: Gus Reed and Evan Daniels Featuring members of the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, Choreographer Jeremy McQueen, and Costume Designer Mondo Morales Special Thanks to Rebecca Schwartz & Cynthia Harvey At This Stage was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 2016–17 season. String Quartet No. 3 (Mishima) ©1984 Dunvagen Music Publishers. Used by permission.
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