🗓️ DATES: 11/22
🕓 WHEN: 2 pm
🧭 WHERE: Berlind Theatre/McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Place, Princeton NJ
💵 COST: Free*

The Lewis Center for the Arts invites you to join us as our guest for two fall Relaxed Performances at the Berlind Theatre/McCarter Theatre Center.

Oratorio for Living Things by Heather Christian
November 8 at 2 p.m.

Infusing a classical oratorio with blues, gospel, jazz and soul, this family-friendly musical and visual journey investigates human experiences of time and memory alongside powerful physical forces that shape the universe. This exploration emphasizes the significance of the ritual of gathering for live performance in an increasingly screen-focused world. This production is the first non-professional performance of this important new work which premiered in 2022 in New York City to great critical acclaim.

Directed by visiting Iranian artist and director Nikoo Mamdoohi, with translations from English to Latin by Greg Taubman, the professional team includes music direction by Emma Sway, music supervision by Solon Snider Sway, set design by Afsoon Pajoufar, lighting design by Kelley Shih, and choreography by Sariel Golomb.This project is cosponsored by the Princeton Humanities Initiative.

2026 Princeton Dance Festival
November 22 at 2 p.m.

We have an exciting and diverse program of dance planned with new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by 60 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms. The work in the Festival includes an excerpt of Tony Award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown’s “City of Rain” staged by Mora-Amina Parker, Rashaun Mitchell+Silas Riener’s restaging of an excerpt of their work “Tesseract”, a new contemporary work choreographed by faculty member Davalois Fearon, Tatiana Desardouin’s creation of a new house dance work, a new contemporary work by Keerati Jinakunwiphat, and Caili Quan’s ballet, “Playing Perspectives,” restaged by Andie Yorita and Zachary Kapeluck.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT A RELAXED PERFORMANCE

• House lights will remain on at a low level in the theater during the performance

• Details of the sound levels and information about any loud or startling sounds will be shared before the performance begins

• No startling or strobe lighting

• Freedom to talk, vocalize, and leave seats during the performance as needed

• Space available throughout the theater and lobby for standing and movement

• Necessary communication devices are permitted; prohibitions against phone use, photographing, or recording the performance remain

• The work to be presented at both Relaxed Performances are suitable for all ages

• The theater lobby will open at 1:00 p.m. and the house/theater space will open at 1:30 p.m. and you are welcome to arrive early to locate your seats

• Oratorio is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. For the Dance Festival, each dance work is about 10 minutes long with the event being approximately 90 minutes long with a 15-minute intermission about midway through the performance

• We invite you to bring noise-canceling headphones, fidget/handheld manipulatives and stress sensory toys, sunglasses, ear plugs, and anything else you may need to ensure maximum comfort and safety. Some fidget and handheld manipulatives will be available to borrow

• Volunteers with identifying t-shirts will be on hand to assist

• Restrooms will accommodate all family members and/or caregivers regardless of gender

• There will be two lounge areas provided for breaks throughout the performance

• Clear signage will direct guests to all key locations

• Concessions stand will be open throughout the event

Please see Rosemary for questions and ticket info.

StarThrower Group is excited to have partnered with our local Buffalo Wild Wings for monthly fundraisers! We will be having this fundraiser on the LAST Wednesday of the month (except for Nov. & Dec.). 

Our upcoming dates for fundraising at Buffalo Wild Wings are:

• January 28

• February 25

• March 25

• April 29

• May 27

• June 24

• July 29

• August 26

• September 30

• October 28

• November 18

• December 16

You can bring your co-workers for a fun lunch, gather for happy hour, or enjoy dinner with family and friends. Whether you want to watch the game, play some trivia, or just hang out - it's always a good time! StarThrower members are usually there for lunch from 11:30 - 1 or anytime after 4:30, but you can go anytime that day - just tell them STARTHROWER GROUP sent you! 

Bring your friends, head out to BWW in Flemington and tell them you are there to support StarThrower Group. A portion of your table's check will be donated to our organization. Come out and eat some awesome food and do some good while you're at it.