Beyond the Stage

Through workshops, lectures, mini-concerts, and interactive community events, these engagements offer unique opportunities to connect directly with visiting artists and gain deeper insight into the experiences, cultural influences, and historical contexts shaping their work. By facilitating meaningful conversations and creative exploration, “Beyond the Stage” enriches your understanding and appreciation of the artistic process and the stories behind each main-stage performance.
More to come! We’re putting the finishing touches on this season’s Beyond the Stage experiences. Check back soon for updates.

Papermoon Puppet Theatre - September 18-21

Go beyond the performance and discover the roots—and reinvention—of Indonesian puppetry, from centuries-old shadow play to the creative spark of Papermoon Puppet Theatre.

Jason Moran and the Bandwagon, September 26

Since his emergence on the music scene in the late 1990s, Jason Moran has proven more than his brilliance as a performer. In almost every category that matters—improvisation, composition, group concept, repertoire, technique, and experimentation. Mr. Moran and his group The Bandwagon, includes bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits.

Julie Fowlis - October 3

Julie Fowlis brings the spirit of the Scottish Highlands to the stage through song. Explore the cultural roots, language, and landscapes that shape her music.

Ailey II - October 15

Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ailey II has advanced Alvin Ailey’s vision by giving early-career dancers the vital experience of transitioning from training as a student to becoming a professional dancer.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra - October 24

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is a radical experiment in musical democracy, proving for over fifty years what happens when exceptional artists gather with total trust in each other and faith in the creative process.

Isidore String Quartet - November 1

The Isidore String Quartet cultivates joyful, accessible, and intimate experiences that create community through in-depth relationships and explore the power of the collective to uplift the individual.

Christopher K. Morgan & Artists - February 18-21

Explore deeper insight into the themes, creative process, and community connections behind Christopher K. Morgan’s powerful work.