Fall Arts: Ririe-Woodbury

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company will present its fall program, RE-PLAY, a captivating lineup that promises to enthrall audiences with a mix of innovative choreography and dynamic storytelling, featuring the return of a beloved piece, a stunning premiere, and a brand-new work by artistic director Daniel Charon.

The program opens with the return of THE BUNKER , a physically theatrical and witty piece by Laja Field and Martin Durov, first commissioned by the company in 2022. This satirical dance-theater work is set within a research study observing six people confined to the same space for five years. Blending humor with keen observations of human nature, The Bunker takes audiences on an amusing and insightful journey through the characters’ lives.

Audiences will also be treated to the company premiere of WISH YOU WERE HERE by Monica Bill Barnes. This enchanting piece, akin to a partner dance without a partner, features a large cast of guest dancers from several Utah universities. The dancers gesture as if inviting an unseen partner, creating a mesmerizing visual experience as they swirl through ever-shifting choreography.

Rounding out the program is a world premiere by Charon. Known for his visionary approach, his New Work, set to Philip Glass’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, explores the evolving reality of human experience in an increasingly technology-driven world.

RE-PLAY runs Sept. 19 through 21, with the Moving Parts family and sensory-friendly performance on the afternoon of the 21st.

More information at ririewoodbury.com.