Penn Live Arts

Two human-shaped puppets seated side by side on a platform, their legs hanging over the edge and their arms extended forward as if gesturing outward. Both puppets feature detailed facial expressions with open mouths. The puppet on the left has curly hair and wears a cheetah-print robe layered over a red bra with black lace, while the puppet on the right appears bald with facial hair and is dressed in shorts and shoes. Puppeteers dressed in dark clothing are partially visible behind and around the figures, with their hands engaged in supporting and controlling the puppets. A dark background and focused lighting emphasize the puppets’ faces, clothing, and posture, creating strong contrast and directing attention to the figures.
Photo: Charlie Lyne
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Sex, Satire, and Puppets on Stage

Emily “Lady Em” Culbreath

A boldly funny and surprisingly tender puppet show uses candid confessions and surreal imagery to explore sex, aging, and human intimacy.

In groups of three, dancers are positioned stage left, stage right and centerstage. The left and right groups perform a lift with two dancers at the base and the aerial dancer reaching outward. Through reaching in similar form to the aerial dancers, the centerstage trio remains grounded. Dancers stand against a white backdrop with pink and blue lights. They wear uniform spandex pants and crop tops.
Photo: Sasha Onyshchenko
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Montreal Company, RUBBERBAND, Brings Reckless Underdog to Philly

Caitlin Green

Bringing street dance to the theater underscores the intersection of performance and social dance.

Photo: Skye Schmidt
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The Look of Love by Mark Morris delights at Penn Live Arts

Courtney Colón

A breezy love letter to Burt Bacharach

Photo: Christopher Duggan
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A Sugar Rum Cherry of a Treat

Melissa Strong

The Nutcracker Suite from Dorrance Dance updates a holiday favorite with percussive tap and jazzy music.

Photo: Todd Rosenberg
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Al Ritmo de la Clave

Amy Schofield

Their uniquely Cuban aesthetic corporeally, sonically, and thematically foregrounds Cuban cultural pride.

Still image from Downstage
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Dance as an Exploration of Love, Pain, and Performance

Caitlin Green

Watching the film felt like the motion-picture equivalent of flipping through an old photo album.

Photo: Nikki Carrara
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Rennie Harris: Lifted – Transcending the Downward Pull

Kalila Kingsford Smith

In the end, the church has a place for everyone.