THE TOYMAKER

October 25-27, 2024 at Peter Martin Wege Theatre

Join us this October for the world premiere of The Toymaker, an original story written and choreographed by Junior Company and School Director Attila Mosolygo. Follow the captivating journey of a young man as he evolves into one of the most iconic characters in ballet, his heart touched by the magic of gift-giving and the beauty that surrounds it. This enchanting narrative embraces the whimsical fun of Halloween, the warmth of Thanksgiving and the magic of Christmas all in one. You don’t want to miss this world premiere production!

THE TOYMAKER | DATES & TIMES

Friday, October 25, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024

THE TOYMAKER | CREATORS

Attila Mosolygo

Attila Mosolygo

Choreographer | GRBS & Jr. Company Director

Biography

Born in Kisvarda, Hungary, Attila received his early training at the National Ballet Institute in Budapest. After moving to the United States, he joined the Joffrey Ballet School. He has performed as a guest artist with Mobile Ballet, Bravo Dance, Harrisburg Ballet, Ballet Theatre of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Attila spent sixteen years as a company dancer and is currently in his sixth season as Ballet Master. As a company dancer, a few of his notable roles include The Prodigal Son in George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son, Max in Septime Webre’s Where The Wild Things Are, Charlie Chaplin in Gordon Peirce Schmidt’s Flickers, Tibalt in Mario Radacovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, and Melancholic in George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments.

Attila became the Director of the Grand Rapids Ballet School Junior Company in 2011 and School Director in 2017.  Since becoming the Director, Attila has choreographed Snow White, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Carnival of the Animals and Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes for the Junior Company. He and his wife Mindy have one daughter and one son, Vivian and Cameron.

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