WORLD PREMIERE! Following the genre-defying success of their first dancical in 2024 — which garnered rave reviews, three Gregory Awards nominations, and a Broadway World Seattle Awards nomination for Best Dance Production — Dare to Dance Seattle returns with another groundbreaking new play.
What if everything you thought you knew about your childhood was wrong? Helix needs to return to their childhood home and sort through their late mother’s belongings, right when their dance team is gearing up for a major competition. Torn between the past and the present, Helix embarks on an emotional journey of discovery, healing, and unexpected romance. Watch this intimate story unfold over powerful dance numbers set to a mix of classical pieces and pop hits.
SATURN CAST: Hailey Bender (she/they) as Helix, Lexi Warden (she/her) as Ari, Elizabeth Dilley (she/her) as Mom, plus Natalie Wingerter, Mikey Dela Cruz, Brenda Powers, Carlos Roman, and Renni Elliot.
Performs on August 1, 2, 3, 11, 15, 16 (7:30pm), and 21.
JUPITER CAST: Trystan Allys-Miranda (he/him) as Helix, Franco Weaver (he/him) as Ari, Lauryn Chavez (she/her) as Mom, plus Madison Wright, Nina Tran, EJ Bergevin, Carlos Roman, and Anneliese McGregor.
Performs on August 8, 9, 10, 16 (2pm), 19, 22, and 23.
Creative Team: Written and directed by Zheng Wang. Choreographed by Alaina Dale, Brenda Powers, Sandy Flores, Eury Rivera, Madison Wright, Julia Lockhart, Natalie Sampson, V.VA, Richard Knowles III, and Zheng Wang.
Appropriate for all ages, with brief moments of flirtation and display of affection.
