Dry Bones, 4501, and Splendors & Horrors
This fall, enjoy the power and inspiration of Ballet 5:8 inside Ballet 5:8’s studios in Orland Park. See the World Premiere of Julianna Rubio Slager’s Dry Bones, based on the iconic story from the book of the Prophet Ezekiel. Also experience Slager’s little-seen 4501, and her dramatic Of Splendors & Horrors, inspired by C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory.
Of Splendors & Horrors
“Stunning... the choreography well thought out, constantly interesting and thought provoking.”
-Audience member, 2019/20 Season
“a dramatic visual”
-Lauren Warnecke of See Chicago Dance on Slager’s “Of Splendors & Horrors”
4501
Fall Black Box Series
This fall, you may not want to go to a theater, but you can experience a Ballet 5:8 performance in Orland Park! Each performance will be limited to 40 people; seating will be socially distant, and masks will be required. Special cleaning will take place between each performance.
Don’t miss this chance to see three stunning Ballet 5:8 works by Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager.
Performance Information
Performances will take place inside Ballet 5:8’s studio 1, transformed into a black box theater. Seating is general admission, but guests will be seated in groups according to ticket purchase. If you plan to attend the performance with one or more members of your household and wish to sit together, please purchase your tickets as a group. Guests with individual ticket purchases will be seated individually. Individual and group seating will be socially distant between seats or groups as applicable. All guests will be required to wear a mask when entering/exiting the building. *
*Guidelines are subject to change pending Illinois Reopening Phase guidelines at the time of the performance. This website will be updated to reflect any changes, and ticket buyers will be notified of any changes via email.
Schedule
Saturday, October 24 | 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, October 25 | 3:00pm
Performances include one intermission.
Location
Ballet 5:8
11545 183rd Place, Suite 101
Orland Park, IL 60467
Parking
Free parking is available on both sides of the building. Please enter through Door 101.
Children
Children are welcome at Ballet 5:8 performances at their parent’s discretion. We typically recommend that children be at least seven years of age to attend.
Ticket Policies
Discounts
Ticket discounts are available for some Ballet 5:8 performances, but the Fall Series has limited capacity and no discounts are available.
Refunds and Exchanges
If you purchase a ticket and later have a change of plans, we encourage you to contact us to exchange your tickets for a different performance. Or, see if a friend may want to go to the performance instead! Tickets purchases are non-refundable.
Event Cancellation
We understand that we are living in uncertain times! In the event that public health conditions precipitate the cancellation of this performance, you will have the option to transfer your ticket to an alternate day/time, donate your ticket purchase, or receive a refund.