The Ascension Project by UpRooted Dance, set to Sufjan Steven's Ascension Album, is an indie-rock dance opera offering audiences the chance to reflect on the events of the past two years and the world we now live in through the lens of dance, music, and art. Exploring '20/20' vision, The Ascension Project will take audiences through an emotional trajectory through space and time. The work explores isolation in small spaces, anxiety, disability, trauma and loss, and finally ends with transcendence. 

Artistic Director Keira Hart-Mendoza and dancers have created new choreography to reflect both individual and communal experiences. Collaborators Keira Hart-Mendoza and Nitsan Scharf have teamed up to create a projection landscape of design, shape, and color alongside of the dance choreography. The project also brings together local community members as guest artists alongside the UpRooted Dance performers. 

Other collaborators include Margie Jervis with costume design and Ben Levine with Lighting Design.

SHOW TIMES

Friday April 1st at 7 pm

Saturday April 2nd at 4 pm

Saturday April 2nd at 7 pm

Sunday April 3rd at 4 pm

*PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING SAFETY POLICIES.

COVID-19 Safety Policies:

• If You Are Sick, Stay Home

• Masks are required

• Proof of vaccination is required

  • You may show the physical vaccination card or a photo of the card on your phone

  • If you are unable to be vaccinated, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the day of the performance

• No outside food or drink, no food in the theater