Lift Off!

Lift Off! is a double-bill of "Special, clever, charming and mesmeric" performances from exciting artists emerging onto the Capital's performing arts scene. 

The Butterfly Effect – by Emma Taylor, Every movement ripples outward, altering the course of something greater. Through a series of interconnected pieces, The Butterfly Effect works to explore how dancers and audiences can unknowingly influence the world around them. This original contemporary dance work takes viewers on a journey through cause and effect, revealing the profound impact of every decision, no matter how small. 

The Leftovers – by Maya Gatling, The Leftovers is a moving, educational performance inspired by the experiences of African Americans in 1800s New Orleans. Follow the lives of Betty, a mammy nurse in a plantation household, and Alonzo, an aspiring musician from Massachusetts. Through their stories, audiences gain insight into the resilience, ambitions and struggles of lives often overlooked by history.