William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet 15 years old

On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.

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William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet Cast

Name Character
William Shatner He was 78, now 93 years old as Himself
Henry Rollins He was 48, now 63 years old as Himself
Ben Folds He was 42, now 57 years old as Himself
Margo Sappington She was 61, now 76 years old as Herself
Susan Gartell as Herself
Michael Pink He was 32, now 47 years old as Himself
Jacqueline Moscicke as Herself
Elizabeth Shatner as Herself
Marc Petrocci as Himself
Jeanette Marie Hanley as Herself

William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet Crew

Name Department
Andrew Swant as Director. He was 32 (now 47) years old Directing
Bobby Ciraldo as Director. He was 34 (now 49) years old Directing
Patrick Buckley as Director. He was 57 (now 72) years old Directing
Kevin Layne as Director. He was 108 (now 123) years old Directing
Margo Sappington as Choreographer. She was 61 (now 76) years old Crew
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet poster
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet (15 years)

  • Release day: Friday, April 17, 2009
  • Runtime: 51 minutes