Summary: <br> Today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ is a live podcast from the Guggenheim’s Works & Process series. We explore the creation of a new dance driven music theater production ‘The Night Falls’, which is set to run February 9th through 12th at Montclair State University. ‘The Night Falls’ is a new myth for our fractured era, depicting the metamorphosis of atomized individuals into a true community, with choreography that dramatizes the leap of empathy between bodies and music that channels the polarities of surrender and resistance. In this interview, we are joined by the show’s creative team, choreographer and director Troy Schumacher, composer and co-lyricist Ellis Ludwig-Leone and librettist and co-lyricist Karen Russell. Tickets for ‘The Night Falls’ can be found at <a href="http://peakperfs.org/">peakperfs.org</a>. <br> <br> <br> <br> We are happy to be able to share a visual companion to this episode. To watch the full interview including the dancing and signing segments, visit Works & Process’ YouTube Channel, or click here: <a href="https://youtu.be/FfidIh8pi0o">https://youtu.be/FfidIh8pi0o</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> This episode was recorded live on January 22, 2023 as a part of Guggenheim’s Works & Process.<br> <br> <br> <br> ‘The Night Falls’: Co-produced by BalletCollective, Inc., and PEAK Performances at Montclair State University. The Night Falls was developed during a 2018 residency for Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals with further support provided during a virtual creative residency in 2021. This season was made possible, in part, by the Alexander Kasser Theater Endowment Fund, PEAK Patrons, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Leadership support for the world premiere production of The Night Falls is provided by Stephen Kroll Reidy, Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals with lead support from the Jerome Robbins Foundation and other funder support, and Jonna Mackin. Singer rehearsal space is generously provided by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Better Company Records.<br> <br> <br> <br> This Episode’s Sponsors:<br> <br> <br> <br> • Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is training the next generation of professional dancers by providing ballet and dance education of the highest caliber that prepares students for professional careers in dance. PBT’s school focuses on the dancer as a whole person and nurturing them into creative, confident and well-rounded individuals. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer Program runs from June 25-July 29th. Auditions are held across the country January 7 – Feb 12. Learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and their Intensive Summer Program at <a href="https://www.pbt.org/pbts/isp2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.pbt.org/pbts/isp2023/</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> • Fill your summer with technique, learning and fun at <a href="https://charlotteballet.org/summer-programs/summer-intensive/">Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive</a>! With classes like classical and contemporary ballet, modern, jazz, West African and musical theater, this well-rounded, 5-week program is complete with reparatory performances and the opportunity to learn new technical skills from renowned resident and guest instructors. Charlotte Ballet’s 2023 Summer Intensive will be held at the Center for Dance from June 26 to July 29, 2023 and you can audition at a city near you! Register for one of Charlotte Ballet’s <a href="https://bit.ly/CLTBalletSummerIntensive23">11 audition locations</a> or submit a video audition at <a href="http://charlotteballet.org/">charlotteballet.org</a>. <br> <br> <br> <br> LINKS:<br> <br> <br> <br>
