Reckless
Sunday, October 24 | 3PM | Irving Arts Center
Julianna Rubio Slager’s Reckless upends the stereotypes surrounding sex work. Based on the ancient story of Hosea and Gomer, Slager allows Gomer’s voice to narrate the tragic and misunderstood realities of human trafficking.
A Story of Reckless Love
Cliché stereotypes fall apart when we look at someone’s life through their own eyes. The stories of those in the sex trade are broken, painful, and often misunderstood. Reckless explores the story of Gomer, the wife of the prophet Hosea. The story of Gomer has been retold in countless lives, frequently ending in tragedy and sorrow. In this story we see the reckless love of God through Hosea, as he runs to the darkest street corners to redeem the one He loves.
What People Are Saying:
“The dancing was excellent. The message was heartbreaking and hopeful. Thank you for bringing hope to a broken world.”
“Ballet 5:8 shines hope in hard places. Reckless is no exception.”
“intense to watch…very well done”
Performance Event Details
Sunday, October 24 | 3PM | Irving Arts Center
Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Hall | 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX
Questions? Contact Ballet 5:8 at 312.725.4752 or info@balle58.org
Box Office: 972-252-2787
Tuesday - Saturday, 12p - 5p
Performance Schedule
Lobby, box office, and will call open | 2PM
Performance | 3-5PM including a 20-minute intermission
TalkBack (open to all audience members) | 5-5:20PM
Online ticket sales close two hours prior to the performance. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Your Ticket Counts
Five percent of all ticket proceeds will be donated to Rebecca Bender Initiative, a non-profit fighting human trafficking.
Ticket FAQ
Can tickets be purchased at the door?
Yes, any available tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Are there any discounts available?
New! Current College Students qualify for student rush tickets, $20 tickets, one hour prior to the performance that can be purchased via the Box Office only.
Discounted tickets are available for seniors over 65 years of age and children 12 and under.
Have a group? Contact Ballet 5:8 directly to discuss group pricing at 312-725-4752
Will tickets be refunded if Ballet 5:8 has to cancel the live performance due to COVID-19?
No, Ballet 5:8 will Livestream the performance if a live audience is not permitted to attend. You will also receive a complimentary ticket to any Ballet 5:8 performance in the 21/22 season.
Will tickets be refunded if I can no longer attend because of COVID-19?
No, tickets will not be refunded if you contract COVID-19 or have to quarantine and can no longer attend.
How is seating determined for the performance?
Seating will be reserved at ticket purchase, guidelines at the time of the performance will be followed in regards to social distancing and masking.
What are the COVID-19 safety protocols?
Ballet 5:8 and The Hobby Center will uphold COVID-19 guidelines that are in place during the time of this performance.
Your ticket also supports nonprofits fighting human trafficking in their community.
Ticket sales from every Reckless performance will support a nonprofit combating sex trafficking in that area with a 5% donation of total ticket sales.
Discover More of Reckless
See a behind-the-scenes look at how Reckless was created, learn about human trafficking, hear what audiences are saying about Reckless, and more.