Tragic Heroine Throwdown: Round 2, Day 1

It’s time for Round 2!  All of these feisty heroines had the staying power to knock out a member of the opposing team, but how will they do against each other? Film Bracket vs. Ally Sheedy vs. Emma Thompson I don’t mind telling you, this is a tough one to call.  Ally Sheedy of Team […]

Meet Your Team Captain: CARMEN

Hello and welcome to the Tragic Heroine Throwdown, Oregon Ballet Theatre’s epic summer playoff between good girls and bad girls from every genre of literature, film, drama, music, history and pop culture.  The first round of voting produced a clear front-runner in the feisty, impassioned Carmen, who led her team to victory in nearly every […]

Tragic Heroine Throwdown: Round 1 Results

Well, it’s been a week of crazy fictional girlfights, but sixteen tough babes are still standing and ready to do battle next week in Round 2.  Thanks to L.A. fashion critics Heather and Jessica of Go Fug Yourself, Ohio dancing blogger Bernadette of “That’s a Dancer’s Leg, Margaret!”, and Marty Hughley of The Oregonian for […]

Tragic Heroine Throwdown: Round 1, Day 4

It’s the final day of Round 1!  Let’s get this party started!  Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for a roundup of all the Round 2 matches coming your way next week.   FILM BRACKET The Disney Divas TEAM GISELLE: Ariel from The Little Mermaid TEAM CARMEN: Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty    VS. ARIEL Ariel […]

Tragic Heroine Throwdown: Round 1, Day 3

We’ve past the halfway point of Round 1!  Is your top pick still in the game?   FILM BRACKET The 90’s Movie Icons TEAM GISELLE: Emma Thompson in The Remains of the Day TEAM CARMEN: Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct VS.   EMMA THOMPSON Luminous British actress Emma Thompson has played a whole roster of […]

Tragic Heroine Throwdown: Round 1, Day 2

Hope you all enjoyed yourselves yesterday as much as I did!  Round 1 continues with another eight vixens and heroines ready to duke it out for your votes. FILM BRACKET The Breakfast Club Girls TEAM GISELLE: Molly Ringwald as Claire TEAM CARMEN: Ally Sheedy as Allison      VS.     MOLLY RINGWALD Classic 80’s […]

Tragic Heroine Throwdown: Round 1, Day 1

Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the first round of voting for the Oregon Ballet Theatre “Tragic Heroine Throwdown!”  I’m your host, Claire Willett, OBT Grants Manager and Social Media Nerd, and I am so delighted that you’re playing along so I know that this isn’t only funny to me.  If you’re playing to win tickets, […]

Your Daily Dance Break: Battle of the Giselles – Let’s Hear it For the Boys

Giselle is not just all about the ladies. Albrecht, Giselle’s prince disguised as a peasant, is one of ballet’s most prized roles for men. Baryshnikov shows us how it’s done… and kills it. Enjoyed your week of Carmen? Loving the Giselle marathon? Then play the TRAGIC HEROINE THROWDOWN. Submit your winner today, voting starts next […]

Your Daily Dance Break: Battle of the Giselles – Alina Cojacaru

Rounding out the Giselle pack is Alina Cojacaru in her Wili pas de deux with Manuel Legris. Thoughts? Which Giselle is your favorite so far? Enjoyed your week of Carmen? Loving the Giselle marathon? Then play the TRAGIC HEROINE THROWDOWN. Submit your winner today, voting starts next week!

Your Daily Dance Break: Battle of the Giselles – Alessandra Ferri

For the next Giselle contender, we are moving to Act II where she’s been transformed into an ethereal Wili (a jilted bride ghost that kills men in the forest at night, obviously). Alessandra Ferri makes one gorgeous ghost. Enjoyed your week of Carmen? Loving the Giselle marathon? Then play the TRAGIC HEROINE THROWDOWN. Submit your winner […]