October 27, 2024
Behind the Ballet with Elizabeth Kaye
Crime and Punishment
In this installment of Behind the Ballet, Elizabeth Kaye dives into the complexities of Helen Pickett’s Crime and Punishment, which will make its World Premiere during ABT’s 2024 Fall season. Kaye explores the creatives, characters, and synopsis of this literary classic, including Pickett’s intentional decision to double-cast her protagonist as both a man and woman. This decision invites viewers to consider the protagonist’s identity as a volatile and remarkably complicated human being rather than focusing on their gender.