Artistic Director’s Cut: The Making of a Season

You’ve seen the performance—now experience the process. Artistic Director’s Cut: The Making of a Season offers an immersive, behind-the-scenes journey into the creative forces that brought Chamber Dance Project’s June 2025 season at Harman Hall to life. 

Interact with our dancers, musicians, and production artists, and explore the intricate details of costume, lighting, and sound design. This immersive event reveals the artistry, dedication, and innovation that shape each performance. Don’t just see the art—experience it. Artistic Director’s Cut is your chance to uncover the passion, precision, and creative magic that takes Chamber Dance Project’s season from studio to stage.

Interactive Stations Include:

Pointe Shoes & Feet: Hear from our dancers on the physical demands of pointe work. Get hands on with several pairs of pointe shoes at various stages of use from the season and feel the incredible strength and precision required to dance en pointe.

Electric Violin Experience: Try your hand at recreating a note on the electric violin. Adjust the amp and watch your sound transform into mesmerizing visuals with a sound wave visualizer.

Lighting & Cue Sequence: Put on a headset and follow along as an Assistant Stage Manager calls a cue sequence from Prufrock, offering a glimpse into the precision of technical production.

Costume Demo & Hands-On Exhibit: Explore the craft of costume design with a live demo and hands-on activities.

Cowboys Onstage: Step into the action! Try on holsters, hats, water-squirters and some movements from our Cowboys.

Lounge & Cash Bar: Relax and mingle in our onstage lounge, enjoy a drink, and discuss the creative process with the artists themselves while seeing footage of our dancers in rehearsal with choreographer Jorge Amarante and our dancers.

Ticket Levels

$55 Premium Ticket – Includes first access to the experience from 6:00-7 PM, along with an exclusive Champagne toast midway through the evening. Limited to 25 guests.

$35 Regular Ticket – General admission access starting at 6:30 PM. Please arrive 10 minutes before your time