Light In the Dark
- Date: Oct 27 - Oct 29, 2023
- Venue: Byham Theater
Choreography: Jennifer Archibald, Sasha Janes and Anabelle Lopez Ochoa | Music: Samuel Barber, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Our season opener tells powerful stories of tragedy, hope and human connection. The program’s central work, a world premiere by Jennifer Archibald, celebrates the life of Florence Waren, a Jewish dancer who lived in Paris and worked with the French Resistance during World War II. Completing this stunning program are two incredibly gorgeous and intense ballets – Loss from Sasha Janes and Lacrimosa by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
The world premiere by Jennifer Archibald is presented in partnership with Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh.
Artist: Jessica McCann | Photography: Rieder Photography
Performance Times
Friday, October 27, 2023 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 28, 2023 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 29, 2023 – 2:00 PM