Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance and Thrown Stone Theatre Company announced a 5-year collaboration today. Following Thrown Stone’s 2017 debut at RCD, the U.S. Premiere of Milk by Ross Dunsmore, the two organizations were eager to work together again.
“We were discussing our plans for next summer with [RCD Artistic Director] Amy Piantaggini and [RCD Board Chairman] Howard Turner, when it became clear that there were a lot of ways we could work together for mutual success,” said Thrown Stone Co-Artistic Director Jonathan Winn.
The agreement gives Thrown Stone the option to perform summer productions at RCD for the next five years. During that period, Thrown Stone will help permanently outfit the space as a flexible studio/performance venue. The two organizations will also collaborate on marketing and outreach.
“We were very impressed with what Thrown Stone was able to achieve in our space,” said Turner, “and we see this not only as a chance to bring them back, but to expand our own production capabilities.”
The collaboration has already yielded fruit. Thrown Stone Production Manager Cyrus Newitt recently volunteered his time to create an innovative “growing” Christmas tree for RCD’s upcoming production of The Nutcracker at the Ridgefield Playhouse.
“Everybody’s so excited about the tree,” said Piantaggini, “but we know this is only the beginning of what we can accomplish together.”
Thrown Stone Co-Artistic Director, Jason Peck agreed, “the Conservatory was such an unbelievably great host and collaborator. To be invited back for another production is an honor. To work together for the next five years is a dream come true.”
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COMING SOON
- Tickets for RCD’s December 15-17 performances of The Nutcracker are available now at ridgefieldplayhouse.org
- Thrown Stone will announce its 2018 season on December 1 at thrownstone.org
ABOUT RIDGEFIELD CONSERVATORY OF DANCE
Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance is committed to excellence in dance education and the individual growth of our students. We offer a progressive syllabus-based curriculum in a positive setting. Students are trained by a professional faculty in a variety of disciplines and are offered rich performing opportunities. There is something for every dancer, including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and more. Performing opportunities include Nutcracker presented annually at the Ridgefield Playhouse, our Spring Concert, and mini-performances.
ABOUT THROWN STONE THEATRE COMPANY
Thrown Stone cultivates artists and audiences through opportunity, education, and mentorship, emphasizing new work and unconventional approaches to repertoire. We are committed to integrity, inclusiveness, and using technology to serve the region with theatre of distinction.