To open our season, we will present a collection of powerful works including the world premiere of “PlayFolk” by South African director and choreographer Bradley Shelver, and company premiere of the alluring solo “The Calling” by award-winning choreographer Jessica Lang. This concert will also feature the exciting new work “Something About a Dream” by Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd set to the music of Buddy Rich and other beloved jazz legends.

At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre
6880 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130

PROGRAM A

Thursday, November 2 at 7:30pm
Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm
“In the Cedars” by Elizabeth Corbett
“Vanity Fare” by Marcus Jarrell Willis
“Something About a Dream” by Kirven Douthit-Boyd
GALA PROGRAM

Saturday, November 4
”Something About a Dream” (World Premiere, Excerpt): Kirven Douthit-Boyd
“The Calling” (Company Premiere): Jessica Lang
”Vanity Fare” (Excerpt): Marcus Jarrell Willis
”PlayFolk” (World Premiere): Bradley Shelver
Slightly abbreviated program, open to the public. Purchase a table sponsorship or single ticket for The Big Muddy Ball and experience an evening of stunning dance repertoire, live music, dinner, and cocktails.
PROGRAM B

Sunday, November 5 at 2:00pm
Sunday, November 5 at 7:30pm
“Something About a Dream” by Kirven Douthit-Boyd
”Alchemic Us” by Thang Dao
”The Calling” (company premiere) by Jessica Lang
”Vanity Fare” by Marcus Jarrell Willis
”PlayFolk” by Bradley Shelver