Relâche Ensemble and Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Present “The Spotted Lanternfly”

Philadelphia, PA - Relâche Ensemble and Almanac Dance Circus Theatre present The Spotted Lanternfly, a new musical work by Philadelphia composer Erica Ball, featuring the inventive acrobatics of Almanac.  The Spotted Lanternfly examines themes of ecological destruction and natural beauty through a child’s eye.  Evocative music played by the masterful Relâche Ensemble, combines with dancing, tumbling, and acrobatics to tell the tale of the threat of the spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, to Southeastern Pennsylvania ecosystems and agriculture.  Also on this concert of environmentally themed works: a new piece by composer Michael Stambaugh, and Pauline Oliveros’ Rock Piece.  Performances are April 27 at Tyler Arboretum and April 28 at Morris Arboretum; both are free with the cost of admission.

Saturday, April 27, 2019: 11 AM and 12 PM

*free with admission

Tyler Arboretum

515 Painter Road

Media, PA 19063

Sunday, April 28, 2019: 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM

*free with admission

Morris Arboretum

100 Northwestern Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19118

Program:

The Spotted Lanternfly - A Performance of Dance and Music Celebrating the Natural World

The Spotted Lanternfly

Erica Ball, composer

Relâche Ensemble

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Company Members

Private Benefits; Public Nuisances

Michael Stambaugh, composer

Relâche Ensemble

Rock Piece

Pauline Oliveros, composer

Relâche Ensemble

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Company Members