Under The Canopy at Boston University Dance Theater

UNDER THE CANOPY
Conceived and Directed by Joanie Block
Inspired by Sandy Block (July 29,1949 - November 21, 2021)

Can hope endure in the wake of grief?
Personal stories of loss from members of the Boston Dance Community remind us that it can. Original film, sound score, prose and dance portray seven personal stories, revealing their place among all of our stories Under the Canopy.

In-Person Performances
Limited number of tickets available

Saturday, April 13 | 7:30pm
Sunday, April 14 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets | $25 | pre-order recommended | door sales via credit card only...

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UNDER THE CANOPY
Conceived and Directed by Joanie Block
Inspired by Sandy Block (July 29,1949 - November 21, 2021)

Can hope endure in the wake of grief?
Personal stories of loss from members of the Boston Dance Community remind us that it can. Original film, sound score, prose and dance portray seven personal stories, revealing their place among all of our stories Under the Canopy.

In-Person Performances
Limited number of tickets available

Saturday, April 13 | 7:30pm
Sunday, April 14 | 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets | $25 | pre-order recommended | door sales via credit card only
Boston University Dance Theater | 915 Commonwealth Ave Boston | entrance on Buick Street


Collaborative Team
Director & Choreographer | Joanie Block
Performers & Contributors Beth Birnbaum, Joanie Block, Matthew Block, IJ Chan, Eleanor Duckworth, Lynn Frederikson, Joel Frenzer, Edie Hettinger, Jason Jordan, Paul Kafka-Gibbons, Karen Klein, Julie Leavitt, Jennifer Lin, Eliza Mallouk, Meghan McLyman, Lilia Ossa, Jovana Rivera, Melinda Rothstein, Vicky Steinitz, Deb Stringham, Andy Taylor, Nicole Ward, Olivia White, J. Michael Winward, Lorel Zar-Kessler
Musical Director & Composer | Ken Field
Composer | Joel Segel
Filmmaker | Nicole Ward
Technical Director & Light Designer | Lynda Reinman
Stage Manager | Jayne Murphy
Production Manager | Andrea Blesso

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