Genre: Arts

The Dialogues of the Carmelites by Francis Poulenc (sung in English)

Black Box Theater   As the Reign of Terror continues in Revolutionary France, religious communities become the target of the Revolutionary Authorities. Priests, nuns, and all persons with religious commitment, are told to recant their vows and faith. This led to the nationalization of church property, the exile of some 30,000 priests and nuns, and the execution of hundreds more. Our opera story retells the true story of the Carmelite Community at Compiègne. There each nun must face her own fear as she determines if she will die together with her sisters in faith, as martyrs on the guillotine. 

The Dialogues of the Carmelites by Francis Poulenc (sung in English)

Black Box Theater   As the Reign of Terror continues in Revolutionary France, religious communities become the target of the Revolutionary Authorities. Priests, nuns, and all persons with religious commitment, are told to recant their vows and faith. This led to the nationalization of church property, the exile of some 30,000 priests and nuns, and the execution of hundreds more. Our opera story retells the true story of the Carmelite Community at Compiègne. There each nun must face her own fear as she determines if she will die together with her sisters in faith, as martyrs on the guillotine. 

Charlie Chaplin Christmas

This heartwarming holiday show brings to life vintage Hollywood icons in a festive romp down memory lane. Watch Marilyn Monroe, Gene Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and more dance alongside Chaplin to classic holiday songs in a brand new ballet that is “Nutcracker” meets “Night At The Museum.” Sure to be a Christmas classic, this ballet will enchant the whole family.

Ailey II

Francesca Harper, Artistic Director   For five decades, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best early-career dance talent with the passion and artistry of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers.    Founded in 1974, the company embodies Alvin Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.    Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular dance companies in the county under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who was selected by Mr. Ailey to be its founding Artistic Director, serving in that role for the Company’s first 38 seasons. With Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, Ailey II continues to thrive as she brings a fresh dimension to this beloved company. The company’s repertory has included works by dance masters Alvin Ailey, Robert Battle, Talley Beatty, Ronald K. Brown, Donald Byrd, Ulysses Dove, George W. Faison, Judith Jamison, and Lar Lubovitch as well as works by emerging choreographers such as Baye & Asa, Sidra Bell, Jae Man Joo, Carlos dos Santos, Christopher L. Huggins, and Houston Thomas. Ailey II’s 12 rising stars inspire audiences in dozens of cities across the globe.