With the support of a CUNY Dance Initiative residency at the Gerald W. Lynch Thetaer, Tabula Rasa Dance Theater premieres two compelling dance works that arise from the intersection of art and social justice: Animus Necandi and Ship of Fools.
Running time: 60 minutes

“Animus Necandi” brings attention to the pain of families who have lost relatives condemned to the death penalty. The piece also explores the moral issues of capital punishment, which continues as a legal practice in more than 55 countries and 27 U.S. States.

"Ship of Fools” is a dance-theater parable critiquing the global rise of authoritarian leaders. The piece examines the human cost of despotism and exalts the values of knowledge, wisdom, and justice.

A one-night-only benefit reading starring Ella Beatty, Rachel Brosnahan, Lilli Cooper, David Corenswet, Hiram Delgado, Chris Perfetti, and John Slattery.

There are no advance in person sales, but they can call here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/kayeplayhouse/tickets

Despite its title, Ruddigore is neither gory nor scary. This topsy-turvy take on stock melodrama characters includes professional bridesmaids, a village maiden wedded to her book of etiquette, a timid suitor in disguise, a charming yet backstabbing heroic sailor, a hysterical mad maiden, and a picture gallery of ghostly ancestors. When the disguised suitor is revealed by his brother to be a Bad Baronet with the family curse of being required to commit a crime each day, roles get reversed and the logical comment of the mad girl puts the proceedings in proper comic relief.

There are no advance in person sales, but they can call here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/kayeplayhouse/tickets

Despite its title, Ruddigore is neither gory nor scary. This topsy-turvy take on stock melodrama characters includes professional bridesmaids, a village maiden wedded to her book of etiquette, a timid suitor in disguise, a charming yet backstabbing heroic sailor, a hysterical mad maiden, and a picture gallery of ghostly ancestors. When the disguised suitor is revealed by his brother to be a Bad Baronet with the family curse of being required to commit a crime each day, roles get reversed and the logical comment of the mad girl puts the proceedings in proper comic relief.

There are no advance in person sales, but they can call here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/kayeplayhouse/tickets

Despite its title, Ruddigore is neither gory nor scary. This topsy-turvy take on stock melodrama characters includes professional bridesmaids, a village maiden wedded to her book of etiquette, a timid suitor in disguise, a charming yet backstabbing heroic sailor, a hysterical mad maiden, and a picture gallery of ghostly ancestors. When the disguised suitor is revealed by his brother to be a Bad Baronet with the family curse of being required to commit a crime each day, roles get reversed and the logical comment of the mad girl puts the proceedings in proper comic relief.

American Youth Dance Theater’s Holiday Spectacular opens with the Nutcracker, featuring ballet students ages 6 to 18 years and Advanced Tap students. Act two highlights our tap, Broadway, contemporary and hip hop students. The show ends with the Toyland Suite.

American Youth Dance Theater’s Holiday Spectacular opens with the Nutcracker, featuring ballet students ages 6 to 18 years and Advanced Tap students. Act two highlights our tap, Broadway, contemporary and hip hop students. The show ends with the Toyland Suite.

American Youth Dance Theater’s Holiday Spectacular opens with the Nutcracker, featuring ballet students ages 6 to 18 years and Advanced Tap students. Act two highlights our tap, Broadway, contemporary and hip hop students. The show ends with the Toyland Suite.

Witness the true meaning of Christmas through the artistic expressions of dance and song. Don't miss it.

Witness the true meaning of Christmas through the artistic expressions of dance and song. Don't miss it.

Witness the true meaning of Christmas through the artistic expressions of dance and song. Don't miss it.

Witness the true meaning of Christmas through the artistic expressions of dance and song. Don't miss it.

Francis Patrelle's Holiday Classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker," returns for its 28th Season!
Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. Thrill as you behold a battle with life-sized mice! Then go for a bracing midnight skate on the ponds of Cental Park. Finally, take a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle cast in this magical and whirlwind seasonal confection, with rich delights for ballet lovers of every age. Aprox. 2 Hours

Francis Patrelle's Holiday Classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker," returns for its 28th Season!
Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. Thrill as you behold a battle with life-sized mice! Then go for a bracing midnight skate on the ponds of Cental Park. Finally, take a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle cast in this magical and whirlwind seasonal confection, with rich delights for ballet lovers of every age. Aprox. 2 Hours

Francis Patrelle's Holiday Classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker," returns for its 28th Season!
Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. Thrill as you behold a battle with life-sized mice! Then go for a bracing midnight skate on the ponds of Cental Park. Finally, take a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle cast in this magical and whirlwind seasonal confection, with rich delights for ballet lovers of every age. Aprox. 2 Hours

Francis Patrelle's Holiday Classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker," returns for its 28th Season!
Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. Thrill as you behold a battle with life-sized mice! Then go for a bracing midnight skate on the ponds of Cental Park. Finally, take a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle cast in this magical and whirlwind seasonal confection, with rich delights for ballet lovers of every age. Aprox. 2 Hours

Francis Patrelle's Holiday Classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker," returns for its 28th Season!
Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. Thrill as you behold a battle with life-sized mice! Then go for a bracing midnight skate on the ponds of Cental Park. Finally, take a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle cast in this magical and whirlwind seasonal confection, with rich delights for ballet lovers of every age. Aprox. 2 Hours

Francis Patrelle's Holiday Classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker," returns for its 28th Season!
Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including our new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. Thrill as you behold a battle with life-sized mice! Then go for a bracing midnight skate on the ponds of Cental Park. Finally, take a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle cast in this magical and whirlwind seasonal confection, with rich delights for ballet lovers of every age. Aprox. 2 Hours