LoneTree Live Presents Dance Nation
directed by Jamie Boller, choreographed by Angel Ceara Clark

Clare Barron’s play Dance Nation, a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is a bold, funny, and deeply moving exploration of ambition, self-discovery, and the fierce world of competitive pre-teen dance. Dance Nation tells the story of a middle school dance team clawing its way to victory. If their new routine is good enough, they’ll make it to Nationals. As the team’s dreams collide with the raw reality of adolescence, this fearless production shines a light on the triumphs, heartbreaks, and inner power of young people navigating the complexities of growing up. With a masterful blend of humor and poignancy, Barron’s work has been hailed as a “gut-punching, gleefully subversive” exploration of youth and identity.

Bringing this incredible story to life is a talented ensemble cast, including Charles Ratcliff as Dance Teacher Pat, Ashley Sadé as Amina, Naiya Nolan-Dillard as Zuzu, Anu Iyer as Connie, Lymonté Thomas as Luke, Lisa Sanchez-Sullivan as Maeve, Christina Hernandez as Sofia, Eliana Mabe as Ashlee, KT Masters as Vanessa and The Moms, and Kiera Harris as the understudy for Amina and Zuzu. 

Don’t miss this thrilling production that celebrates the power, vulnerability, and resilience of youth. Dance Nation promises to be a production Memphis won’t soon forget.

Performance Dates:
March 14-23, 2025
Thursday through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Location:
TheatreWorks at The Evergreen
1705 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for Students/Seniors/Military.
A 30% group discount is available for groups of 8 or more - contact us at lonetreelive@gmail.com to arrange within 24 hours of a performance, please.

Special Note:
Dance Nation is recommended for mature audiences because of strong language and themes.

For more information, visit lonetreelive.com or contact us at lonetreelive@gmail.com 901-270-0908. Follow LoneTree Live on Facebook and Instagram for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and updates leading up to opening night.