ArtYard is seeking community members to join the cast for a performance of KEIGWIN + COMPANY’s Stage Door as part of a residency partnership between ArtYard and Works & Process. The residency culminates in two performances on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the McDonnell Theater, 13 Front St, Frenchtown, NJ 08825, and on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7 PM at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128.
Inspired by artists’ lives on the other side of the stage door, KEIGWIN + COMPANY’s Stage Door is a community-enhanced show that blends professional performers with community members. Artistic director Larry Keigwin and co-choreographer Nicole Wolcott explore the universal themes of acceptance, aging, and finding your place in the world through the lens of the audition.
Keigwin, Wolcott, the company’s dancers, and more than 25 community members bring Stage Door to life in performances filled with backstage antics and surprising emotional moments that capture the imagination and magic of the theater.
No dance experience required — just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to move. Guided by Artistic Director Larry Keigwin, Co-Choreographer Nicole Wolcott, and K+C dancers, participants of all ages are invited to take the stage alongside professional performers.
Rehearsals will be Sept. 14 – 17 from 6 to 8 PM, Sept 19 – 20 from 1 to 4 PM, and Sept 22 – 24 from 6 to 8 PM.
Community members interested in learning more or registering can fill out this form or email Producer Andrea Lodico at [email protected].
