Dance Nation
by Clare Barron
directed by Stephen Wrentmore
November 4-7 at 7:30 pm
November 7 & 8 at 2:00 pm
Tedford Stage, Scales Fine Arts Center
DANCE NATION is a jubilant and original play that is simultaneously funny, fierce, and unsettling. It delves into the terror and joy of growing up and the concept of ‘female perfectionism’ through the lens of competitive dance. The play follows a group of wild and curious middle-schooler dancers who fiercely navigate the boundaries of adulthood, the world, and their own identities as they strive to win the Boogie Down Grand Prix in Tampa Bay.
Finalist! 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
“A refreshingly unorthodox play that conveys the joy and abandon of dancing, while addressing the changes to body and mind of its preteen characters as they peer over the precipice toward adulthood.”
Recording and photography are not allowed.
Audience Advisory
While the play features adolescent characters, the adult themes and intense psychological framing mean productions of the show are intended for audience members aged 18 and over and advise against attendance for younger minors.
Language: Frequent strong and coarse language.
Sexual Content: Discussions and depictions of adolescent sexual self-exploration, simulated sexual acts, and body objectification.
Mental Health & Distress: Themes touching upon self-doubt, rage, and existential or suicidal ideation.
Special Effects: This production may include brief blood effects, strobe lighting, and loud sound design.
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