Reckless
Saturday, October 2 | 7PM | Five Points Washington
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.
Performance Event Details
Saturday, October 2 | 7PM | Five Points Washington
Caterpillar Performing Arts Center (Five Points Washington) | 360 N Wilmor Rd, Washington, IL
Questions? Contact Ballet 5:8 at 312.725.4752 or info@balle58.org
Performance Schedule
Lobby, box office, and will call open | TBA
Performance | 7-9PM including a 20-minute intermission
TalkBack (open to all audience members) | 9-9:20PM
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 Refuge for Women, a non-profit fighting human trafficking.
Backstage Pass
Youth ages 10-22 are invited to join the professional touring company of Ballet 5:8 for an afternoon shadowing the day in the life of a professional dancer. Join Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager for a master class on intermediate/advanced ballet technique on stage, go on a backstage tour of the theater, watch company class, and enjoy an evening performance of Ballet 5:8's Reckless . This is a great experience for aspiring professional dancers.
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, a 50% discount, 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? Use code B58Group for group sizes of 10 or more and receive 10% off each ticket.
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 general admission, 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 Five Points Washington 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.
Fine Art Fair | Peoria Art Guild
Ballet 5:8 is grateful for the support of the Peoria Art Guild.