Dancing on the Belly of the Beast
Coming to the Ritz Theater June 23-24-25
Friday-Saturday-Sunday 8pm
Friday-Saturday-Sunday 8pm
About The Beast
Karla Grotting, Photo: Scott Pakudaitis
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Returning with their first MainStage show of the year, the Sage and Ivey Award-winning Off-Leash Area explores the existential complexity of adult orphanhood in “Dancing on the Belly of the Beast” at The Ritz Theater, running for three performances only on June 23-25, all shows at 8pm. Admission is a Suggested Donation of $10-30. Reservations are available online May 1, 2017.
Inspired by Co-Artistic Director Jennifer Ilse’s own personal experiences as an adult orphan, the show explores the universality of grief and death, and specifically the intense transition into this life stage which we all expect to reach when all of our parents have gone. Beast is a beautiful, ritualistic memorial, speaking to the intricacies of our family relationships, the complexities of grief, the voyage from guilt to gratitude, and finally to a freedom of the spirit. Off-Leash Area continues its tradition of partnering with specific communities related to its chosen themes to bring authenticity and truth to the creation of its Mainstage productions. “Dancing on the Belly of the Beast” will be performed by a cast of 20 local dancers, all of whom have lost their parents. Additionally, Off-Leash Area will be conducting movement workshops with members of the general public who have lost close family members as part of their collaboration with grief counselors and local health care institutions. The cast of 20 will be anchored by the core team of principal dancers: Karla Grotting, Ray Terrill, Christine Maginnis, and Jennifer Ilse. Co-artistic director Paul Herwig will bring his unique interactive vision to the set design, comprised of mobile screens with live choreographed painting, while composer Craig Harris provides an epic sound score. |
Help us Kickstart the Beast!
Make a donation to participate in creating this production!
Kickstarter rewards include:
- tickets to the show,
' filling the lobby of the Ritz theater with bouquets dedicated to our loved ones,
- a special Opening Night Backstage Dinner Celebration
and more!
Click Here to Support!
Kickstarter rewards include:
- tickets to the show,
' filling the lobby of the Ritz theater with bouquets dedicated to our loved ones,
- a special Opening Night Backstage Dinner Celebration
and more!
Click Here to Support!
Tickets
Jennifer Ilse and Karla Grotting, Photo: Scott Pakudaitis
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Cast, Photo: Scott Pakudaitis
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Opening Night Dinner & Show
Be our Special Guests for a full Dinner, Drinks, and meet the artists before attending the performance - right backstage!
Your admission gets you:
- Full 3-course Buffet Dinner, catered by area restaurants
- Wine, Beer, and Soft Beverages
- The Intimate and Special Atmosphere of Being Backstage Before the Show
- Meet the Artistic Directors
And support this important production, and Off-Leash Area
Details Soon!
For Reservations to the Opening Night Dinner, Contact Off-Leash Area
612-724-7372
Your admission gets you:
- Full 3-course Buffet Dinner, catered by area restaurants
- Wine, Beer, and Soft Beverages
- The Intimate and Special Atmosphere of Being Backstage Before the Show
- Meet the Artistic Directors
And support this important production, and Off-Leash Area
Details Soon!
For Reservations to the Opening Night Dinner, Contact Off-Leash Area
612-724-7372
The Ritz Theater
345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
The Ritz Theater, exterior
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The Ritz Theater, Interior
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Accessibility
Large Print Programs Available Upon Request, 2 days advance notice
Audio Description and ASL Interpretation Available Upon Request, 2 weeks advance notice
The Ritz Theater is wheelchair accessible
(This is a dance production with one scene of spoken text)
Audio Description and ASL Interpretation Available Upon Request, 2 weeks advance notice
The Ritz Theater is wheelchair accessible
(This is a dance production with one scene of spoken text)
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