In the Studio

One-hour insightful and provocative looks into the upcoming season at the Ringling Center for the Arts. Presented in the West Galleries of the Museum of Art.

Thursday - Sunday at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.

• Thu, Oct 14 12:30 & 3:30: The Making of Bonnie and Clyde

  Come and meet Asolo Rep's Producing Artistic Director, Michael Donald Edwards, and the Broadway veterans of the Bonnie and Clyde creative team as they discuss the process of turning the story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow into a dazzling new musical that will continue its impressive journey at Asolo Rep, November 19 - December 19, 2010.

• Fri, Oct 15 12:30 & 3:30: Antigone Now

  Set in a city still feeling the aftershocks of war, a young woman struggles against the principles of an uncompromising authority in this modern re-telling of Sophocles' classic Geek tragedy.

• Sat, Oct 16 12:30 & 3:25: Contemporary Dance in Florida

  Innovative and traditional works that range from contemporary ballet to the humorous and quirky Back Again by Monica Bill Barnes danced by the highly skilled performers of this top-ranked university dance program.

• Sun, Oct 17 12:30: Backstage at the Sarasota Ballet: From "Billy Elliot beginnings" to Sarasota Ballet

  Director Iain Webb and members of the Sarasota Ballet share insights into the difficulties often encountered by male dancers at the start of their training. This intimate lecture/demonstration explores how obstacles are overcome through sheer determination, hard work, and the advent of ground-breaking ballets that epitomize the strength and abilities required by today's choreographers.

• Sun, Oct 17 3:30: Backstage at the Sarasota Ballet: The Athletic Men of Ballet

  The artistry and demands of Pas de Deux is explored from the male point of view with Director Iain Webb, Principal Dancer Octavio Martin, and dancers of the Sarasota Ballet.