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CorningWorks revisits an audience favorite with notable guests

By Steve Sucato Of all Beth Corning’s dance-theater works, none in recent memory has been remounted more often than At Once There Was a House. Choreographed in 2004 for Cleveland’s GroundWorks Dancetheater, the piece was reworked twice for Corning’s former company, Dance Alloy Theater (most recently in 2006), and is being revisited to celebrate her company CorningWorks’ fifth anniversary. A new, hour-long version of the … Continue reading CorningWorks revisits an audience favorite with notable guests

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Attack Theatre co-founders Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope return to the stage

By Steve Sucato For most people, turning 20 is a minor milestone. But for dance companies, whose ages are measured in something more like dog years, it’s a pretty big deal. Attack Theatre’s co-founders, Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope, say their company’s 20th anniversary was the perfect excuse to get the old gang back together on stage. That’s something de la Reza, Kope … Continue reading Attack Theatre co-founders Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope return to the stage

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Ben Sota and Jil Stifel present the hybrid dance event ‘WaywardLand’

By Steve Sucato There are journeys in life, and then there are journeys of being. Jil Stifel and Ben Sota’s new work,WaywardLand, explores the idea that we’re on a journey in our human evolution. The 55-muinute abstract work combines circus, dance and physical theater, says Sota, 34, artistic director of the Zany Umbrella Circus.WaywardLand, part of The New Hazlett Theater’s Community Supported Art Performance Series, … Continue reading Ben Sota and Jil Stifel present the hybrid dance event ‘WaywardLand’

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