THE CULTCH PRESENTS

Dance Nation

APR 23–MAY 04, 2025
YORK THEATRE

Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama (2019)

APR 23–MAY 04, 2025
YORK THEATRE

Written by Clare Barron
The Search Party (Vancouver)

Content Advisory

Mature themes

Recommended for ages 15+

Box Office Info

Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]

Mondays: 12 – 6pm
Tuesday to Saturday: 12- 4pm
Sunday: closed

Open 1 hour prior to every show
Venue Info

YORK THEATRE
639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC

DIRECTIONS

Showtimes

APR 23 WED, 7:30PM — PREVIEW, PAY-WHAT-YOU-CHOOSE
APR 24 THU, 7:30PM—PREVIEW, PAY-WHAT-YOU-CHOOSE
APR 25 FRI, 7:30PM—OPENING
APR 26 SAT, 2:00PM
APR 26 SAT, 7:30PM
APR 27 SUN, 2:00PM—TALKBACK
APR 29 TUE, 7:30PM—TALKBACK, COMMUNITY PRICING
APR 30 WED, 7:30PM
MAY 01 THUR, 7:30PM
MAY 02 FRI, 7:30PM
MAY 03 SAT, 2:00PM
MAY 03 SAT, 7:30PM
MAY 04 SUN, 2:00PM—TALKBACK, VOCALEYE

Header Image: Photo of Amanda Sum by Emily Cooper

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Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. 

In Clare Barron’s ferocious exploration of ambition and friendship these young dancers have more than pliés and jetés on their minds. With every step, they catapult towards finding themselves and unleashing their power. The winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Dance Nation is a raucous theatrical experience.

The Draw

“…conjures the passionate ambivalence of early adolescence with such being-there sharpness and poignancy that you’re not sure whether to cringe, cry or roar with happiness.”

The New York Times

Show Credits

Playwright:
Clare Barron

Director:
Mindy Parfitt

Choreographer:
Amber Barton

Set Design:
Amir Ofek 

Dance Nation is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Reviews.

Workshop Photos

Photos by Lisa Wu

Showtimes

APR 23

WED, 7:30PM

APR 24

THU, 7:30PM

APR 25

FRI, 7:30PM

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APR 26

SAT, 2:00PM

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APR 26

SAT, 7:30PM

APR 27

SUN, 2:00PM

APR 29

TUE, 7:30PM

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APR 30

WED, 7:30PM

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MAY 01

THUR, 7:30PM

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MAY 02

FRI, 7:30PM

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MAY 03

SAT, 2:00PM

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MAY 03

SAT, 7:30PM

MAY 04

SUN, 2:00PM

Ticket Prices

Section A+:
$69

Section A:
$64

Section B:
$49

Section C:
$29

Pay-What-You-Choose Tickets: APR 23 & 24

We are thrilled to offer pay-what-you-choose pricing for select performances!

We encourage you to pay as you can to help support the creation of this show.

Available on: APR 23 & 24

Cultch Connects

The Cultch Connects Program provides complimentary tickets to community organizations and social service groups. It also offers complimentary tickets to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to attending Cultch performances. To request Cultch Connects tickets, please email [email protected]

This program is made possible with the support of our generous donor community. Learn more about what your donation can do for our community.

Community Pricing: APR 29

To celebrate our weird and wonderful East Van community, we are offering $29 tickets for select performances! 

PLUS enjoy Happy Hour prices at the bar!

Available on: APR 29

VocalEye Performances: MAY 04

VocalEye Performances

We are thrilled to partner with VocalEye to offer the option of live audio description for select performances!

This service provides greater access for people who are blind and partially sighted. Visual elements of the shows are described in real-time through earpieces provided free of charge. Those who do not require it will not experience any disturbance to the performance.

Available on: MAY 04, 2 PM (matinee)

Contact our Box Office to book VocalEye seats:
604-251-1363 or [email protected]

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