State Ballet of RI 1960-2010 State Ballet of RI Artistic Director Herci Marsden




State Ballet of RI Presents Giselle, May 14 & 15, 2010, at Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College in Providence


Fiftieth Anniversary Gala


The State Ballet of RI Presents celebrates 50 Seasons


Herci Marsden Limited Edition Portrait Book


State Ballet of RI Presents Coppelia, December 13 & 14, 2009, at Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College in Providence
Calling All Alumni!
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Hello Alumni, Significant Friends and Others that Have been a part of SBRI's Life!


Plans are already in place for our 50th celebration and there are numerous ways for everyone to get involved! Ms. Marsden and I invite you to join in: We both want to see you in someway!

  1. 50th Anniversary - Performing Giselle - Be Part of The Hunting Party!

    (A walk on role representing your years with SBRI.) Our alumni dancers are familiar with Giselle and being on the stage, so this is why it will not require much of your time.

    We'd love to have many of our alumni partake in one or all of the performances - Friday May 14th @10 am, Friday May 14th @ 8 pm and Saturday May 15th at 2:30 pm.

    Please respond as soon as possible (final date for inclusion April 14) by completing the response form.



    Rehearsals for this is optional with our company on a Friday or Sunday till the weekend of the shows.

    A REHEARSAL will take place 2 hrs. before show time of each show and costumes 4 hours before show time. Costume fittings can take place at the studio on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday by appointment before the show weekend.

  2. Cast Party - May 15th - Twin River 6 pm to 10 pm after the matinee

    You and a guest or family members are invited to our cast party! Cost is $15.00 per person! Please RSVP with payment by May 7 (SBRI Box 155 Lincoln, RI 02865)

  3. Golden Anniversary Gala - Save the Date - Sunday, June 6, 2010 4:30 pm - 10 pm

    ($110 per person, black tie optional)

    Our 50th celebratory Gala is being held at the exclusive Dunes Club in Narragansett. We hope to see all of you there! Invitations will be sent out soon! Or-posted soon, check on our website for more information.

  4. Sponsorships

    We need your support! Attached are some important ways that you can support the ballet (Gala Sponsorship is attached, Corporate Sponsorship, Membership or Scholarship Fund). The others are on our website.
Call me at 401.334.2560 or email me at anamfox@stateballet.com look below!

Updated 5/8/2010 || 3 shows, 3 cast list of alumni dancers and patrons of SBRI performing. See who will be taking the stage on May 14 & 15.

We have a fun cast party planned after the matinee. Hope you'll like to go and relax after our special Giselle.

Click here for the Cast Party Flyer



Ticket Information
Tickets are now available

Performances will be held on May 14th & 15th, 2010, in the Auditorium in Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, in Providence. Tickets are available through the R.I. College Box Office. Visa/Mastercard accepted. All seats are reserved.

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State Ballet's Coffee Hour photo-report
Helping Myrtha

Read the review from Artsmash RI

The Story of Giselle
Giselle, a frail village maiden and Albrecht, a Duke in disguise, meet and fall in love.

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Backstage Tour for Kids
Back Stage Tour for children 12 and under begins 45 minutes before showtime!
Project Ballet in Education
Friday, May 14, 10:00 a.m.

The Project Ballet in Education performance of Giselle is available for schools in progress and is sponsored in part by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and underwritten by Citizens Bank and Amica.

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