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Following the Making of a Ballet Part 4: Last Look Backstage & Another Chance to WIN!

MAYhem, featuring Helen Pickett's The Exiled, Jorma Elo's 1st Flash, and John McFall's THREE, opens is less than a week! Check out below the costume sketches for THREE and some behind-the-scenes photos of Atlanta Ballet's artistic team putting the final touches on this exciting new work. Then make sure you have your seats for this cutting-edge program that includes two world premieres and highlights the exquisite talent of our Company artists by getting your tickets here!

There's also one last chance to WIN...

John McFall is giving you a fourth opportunity to enter a drawing of chance for 2 tickets to MAYhem and an exclusive backstage tour!

You've heard from John McFall about creating a world premiere, gotten a sneak peek of the dancers in the studios, and got a glimpse backstage with the production team. They are all pursuing their dream careers in the performing arts world. Now, we want to know your dream job! Tell us for your last chance to win a MAYhem prize pack!

It’s super easy to enter the contest and no purchase is necessary! Just follow these simple steps:
1. Pick a dream job.
2. Share a picture of it on Instagram with @atlantaballet. Make sure you use #ABdreamjob to make it official, and get your entry in by Wednesday, May 14 at 11:59 pm.
3. Atlanta Ballet will randomly select a winner on Thursday, May 15th and reach out to him or her the same day!


*The winner can choose between the following performance dates and times for MAYhem at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre: Friday, May 16 at 8pm; Saturday, May 17 at 2pm or 8pm; or Sunday, May 18 at 2pm.

THREE costume rack for the "Subconscious."
Costume design by Christine Joly de Lotbiniere.

Company dancer Tara Lee (Dreamer in THREE) in the costume shop for a fitting with Costume Director Tamara Cobus.

Company dancer Tara Lee with Costume Director Tamara Cobus, First Hand Kevin Anderson, Wardrobe Master/Shoe Coordinator Shane Wallace, and Stitcher Lindsey Knott.

Technical Director John Beaulieu cutting floor supports.

Custom chestnut marley dance flooring for THREE.

The lights all ready for load-in to the Cobb Energy Centre

Head Electrician/Lighting Supervisor Ben Tilley working on lighting grid and cues for THREE.
Lighting design by Rebecca Makus.

Lighting plot for Cobb Energy Centre.