LEGACY adds 6th show at SteppingStone Theatre!

LEGACY has officially added a 6^th show at SteppingStone Theatre.

Last year, we had shows two weekends at SteppingStone which accommodated many schedules for many people and many different groups.

This time, we want to accommodate the same (or similar) in one weekend.

When this idea was brought to my attention I thought it was a great idea. Through Anthony (a LEGACY dancer) we were able to arrange a show which is dedicated to the local schools in the TC area. We’re making it a “school appreciation day” for them and adding a 6^th LEGACY show on Friday, April 20 at noon. This way, schools have an opportunity to come and see the show during the week.

Photo by: Xavier Tavera

This will be truly physically demanding because we have a show the night before, two on Friday and two on Saturday. That is a huge amount of energy that will be demanded from the entire cast to do so many shows back to back. Although we’ve done it before, it’s not as fun as having one show per day. However, the audience really feeds us the energy we require and by the end of the show you forget about the exhaustion.

It’s going to be great being able to perform for the schools! Following the show on Friday afternoon we will do a Q&A because they are always very curious about how, who, why etc. It’s always very fun! Then it’s off to the shower, then lunch and back to the hair and makup chair as we prepare for the BIG Friday night show!

The link for the ticket purchase for this particular show will be going up early next month. I know about half of the seating will be filled with students. The rest are fair game to the general public!

Enjoy the show!

LC

2012 SteppingStone Theatre Dates (ONE WEEKEND ONLY!!!)

April 19, 7:30PM

April 20, 12:00PM ß NEW SHOW ADDED!

April 20, 7:30PM

April 21, 2:00PM

April 21, 8:00PM

April 22, 3:00PM

BUY TICKETS AT:
http://www.legacylivellc.com/LEGACY_Live_Entertainment,_LLC/Tickets.html

The 2012 LEGACY Posters. HOT item at the Shows!

LEGACY will be releasing 40 limited edition posters which will be available at the SteppingStone Theatre shows ONLY!!! There is also ONE COPY of this awesome poster on canvas which we predict will be swooped up right away.

These posters are autographed by the entire cast in silver ink and incased in a glass frame. They are ready to be displayed on your wall whether it's your home, office or studio! The artwork on this print features photography from photographer Xavier Tavera & Adam Hester. Design by Luis Castillo. 

The poster displays the information about the SteppingStone shows as well as a quote from a review given by prominent Choreographer, Event Producer and Ballroom Dancing Judge, Amy Anderson. The quote reads:

"The audience was in awe of the interpretation of Jackson's iconic numbers done with perfection by LEGACY - the room was electric with energy and the dance community is still buzzing about it!"

This review was given about LEGACY at the 2011 Twin City Open Ballroom Championships where LEGACY took part in their 2011 showcase which was Michael Jackson themed.

The 40 poster dimensions are 11X17, full vivid color and it’s quite a collectable for LEGACY fans!

Price for these will be $25

The canvas poster (only one print!!!) measures 16X20, full vivid color and it are also autographed in silver ink by the LEGACY cast.

This particular print will be up for grabs for $75

In the past, these posters have been popular amongst LEGACY audience members who have scooped up their copies at concessions.

If you want your framed copy of this incredible piece of art, make sure to stop by the concession stands before or after the show!  Limited supplies!!

2012 Poster Design

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2011 Poster

LEFT: The 2011 posters were very popular amongst many LEGACY spectators. The poster featured dancers Eyvette Maggett, Josh Stevens, Mary Castillo, Anthony Galloway and MJ impersonator “LC Jackson”.

Wearing the infamous “forbidden” costume.

There is a particular costume that I’ve always wanted to wear at one of our large venue shows and for one reason or another I never get to wear. This particular is a piece worn by Michael Jackson during the Dangerous tour during the first ¼ of the show.  It’s the gold bodysuit he wears over his pants. I think he wore that over the pants to draw more emphasis on the crotch area but that's just my guess. What better way to make those movements  more pronounced than with a costume like this! 

There are several reasons why I have not gotten to wear this piece (or got banned from doing so...).

    1. Let’s face it, I have lost a lot of weight since a couple of years back and there is   NO WAY I could have pulled it off. PERIOD. Even today, when I did the fitting for it I was very hesitant but I think all things considered, it will look good- lets hope (lol).

2. My stage manager has always opposed it because of the nature of its “visual message”.  She thinks it’s a bit on the “riskay” side for the younger audiences. This costume has a faint but very present gender-bending look about it. I can understand her concern. 

3.  In the past, the setlist has not been favorable to wear this costume; this costume is VERY hard to get in and out of in less than 42 seconds (which is the average costume change time). Getting out of it is extremely hard especially because you have to watch the makeup and hair; it's got funky angles and loops. This time, the setlist is perfect and it’s a done deal!

I understand the risks that come from wearing this costume. It’s one that may be found comical to some and “too much” to others. The truth is, it’s what MJ wore and my job is to try to duplicate not only the dance and movement but also the appearance; including costumes. It’s a risk I’m taking in honor of Michael and what I do. If I don't take what I do seriously, there is not point of doing it. Taking this job seriously requires making daring moves and risking some ridicule quite frankly. I'm willing to do it. 

High Velocity Fans

Another thing we’re having this time around is fans to propel fog/haze upward and sideways onto the stage for some numbers. The fans being used are not those you can find at your local hardware mom and pop shop. These are industrial fans designed to blow your panties off you when you walk by. HAHAHAHA…. These things are HUGE!  The last time we had these in our show was in 2002.  It will be interesting to have these back! Not to mention the heaven-sent moments of cool-down after spending a long time under hot stage lighting, layers of costumes, makeup and wigs.

There will be so much to see, no doubt!!!  

-LC