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Rock-A-Bye

Fate invites us in. Touching on themes of time, motherhood and providence, she allows us glimpses into the lives of the characters behind the curtain.
Penny Saunders

"“[Saunders] is a remarkably fresh mind, with talents for suspense and surrealism.”"

THE NEW YORK TIMES

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  • Choreographer: Penny Saunders
  • Premiere date: July 11, 2018
  • Music: Rosie Langabeer
  • Run Time: 33 minutes
  • Premiere Venue: The Wilma Theater

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Mark Eric

Tiler Peck

Gustavo Ramirez Sansano

Jamar Roberts

Olivia Mason

Brandon Stirling Baker

Darrell Grand Moultrie

Justin Peck

Amy Seiwert

Gary W. Jeter II

Jorma Elo

Amy Hall Garner

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