To Dance on Sands » Uncategorized http://todanceonsands.com The Life and Art of Death Valley’s Marta Becket Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:11:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Still Dancing After All These Years http://todanceonsands.com/2011/08/25/still-dancing-after-all-these-years/ http://todanceonsands.com/2011/08/25/still-dancing-after-all-these-years/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:11:41 +0000 carolynhayesuber http://todanceonsands.stephenspress.com/?p=186 At 87 years old, Marta Becket still captivates audiences at the Amargosa Opera House she stumbled upon almost 45 years ago.  The September/October edition of Nevada Magazine highlights the legendary Marta, whose dedication to the arts has kept the Opera House alive all these years. Read the full article here:

]]> http://todanceonsands.com/2011/08/25/still-dancing-after-all-these-years/feed/ 0 A New Day in Amargosa http://todanceonsands.com/2010/10/06/a-new-day-in-amargosa/ http://todanceonsands.com/2010/10/06/a-new-day-in-amargosa/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:58:17 +0000 staceyfott http://todanceonsands.stephenspress.com/?p=172 The old adage “The show must go” is definitely the sentiment of the Amargosa Opera House. Although Marta Becket no longer goes en point her creative spirit is still going strong. Saturday, October 30th marks the debut of a permanent American historic exhibition and dance performance entitled “If These Walls Could Talk.” A collaboration between Marta and Sandy Scheller this show includes mime, video footage, and art.

More details about the show including show times and tickets can be found at www.amargosa-opera-house.com.

Press Release

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Kristen Peterson
Las Vegas Weekly


“I had a dream the other night that I walked out of my house on two legs, walked to the house across the street, sat on the porch with its potted plants and looked at my house from that vantage point … I feel grateful for my life, my memories. I’m most grateful that I’ve had this stage for 40 years to create my own world.” –Marta Becket

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]]> http://todanceonsands.com/2010/09/03/the-final-curtain-amargosa-opera-house-visionary-marta-becket-prepares-to-bow-out/feed/ 0 Marta Becket’s desert dance goes on http://todanceonsands.com/2010/01/04/marta-beckets-desert-dance-goes-on/ http://todanceonsands.com/2010/01/04/marta-beckets-desert-dance-goes-on/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:29:30 +0000 staceyfott http://todanceonsands.stephenspress.com/?p=146 NEVADA STORIES: Despite injury, Marta Becket’s desert dance goes on

JOHN L. SMITH

Discuss this column in the eForums! Editor’s note: Today John L. Smith begins a new feature column devoted to people, places and events from around the state and the region.

Like a blithe spirit carried on a desert breeze, Marta Becket has danced for kings and commoners for more than four decades as the singular star performer at the Amargosa Opera House.

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While Marta Becket is taking a break from performing this season, visitors to the Amargosa Opera House will still be able to take in a show. If These Walls Could Talk created by Sandy Scheller and Marta combines Marta’s paintings on the theatre’s walls with music and dance from around the world. There are no spoken words but the murals still come to life – becoming characters. In addition to the Saturday evening performace, a Sunday matinee has been added at 2 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 760-852-4441 or visit www.amargosa-opera-house.com.

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