A ‘Seraglio’ Show

To the Arlington Theatre for the one-night only revival of the folkloric ballet Seraglio, an Eastern version of Romeo and Juliet, written, choreographed and produced by Santa Barbara’s Alexandra King.

The colorful three-act, two-hour production was first presented in 1989 in our Eden by the Beach, Ojai, Culver City, and Salt Lake City, featuring Greek and Turkish folk dances.

With elaborate sets, an energized score, and more than 40 gloriously garbed cast members, the exotic show translated into a fun night.

Gavin Martinez and Zia Zografos as the two principals played their roles well, as did the rest of the talented cast.

King opened her eponymous dance school in 1981 and for four years was a lecturer with UCSB’s Department of Dramatic Arts and Dance teaching Middle Eastern dance.

A dazzling show…