The Other Side
Family Theater
Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s simple yet powerful book comes to life in an evening-length dance piece from choreographer and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Dance Education Hope Boykin. Don’t miss this special return engagement of the April 2022 Kennedy Center world premiere!
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Jan. 13 - 14, 2024
Genre
Performances for Young Audiences
Price Range
$20.00
Runtime
45 mins.
Most enjoyed by
ages 5+
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Daisy Denicore and Tanasia Lane in The Other Side. Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Return engagement of the April 2022 Kennedy Center world premiere co-commission with HopeBoykinDance!
Adapted from the book by Jacqueline Woodson,
illustrated by E.B. Lewis
Directed and Choreographed by Hope Boykin
Original score by Ali Jackson
Clover’s mom says it isn’t safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups’ rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
Education Artist-in-Residence Jacqueline Woodson’s simple yet powerful book The Other Side comes to life in an evening-length dance piece from choreographer and Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Dance Education Hope Boykin. When literal and figurative fences keep us apart, can we find the courage—and creativity—to knock them down?
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. If you order these performances and do not require these Accessibility accommodations, your family is still very much welcome to attend.
Following the performance on Saturday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m., young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from author Jacqueline Woodson.
Woodson will be signing books in the Hall of States between performances on Saturday, January 13 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Check out the Kennedy Center Education Learning Guide materials for engagement prompts, discussion and reflection questions, resources to explore, and more.
“The five young dancers electrify the stage. It is impossible not to feel called to join in their fun and games.”
Riché Williams, Nateisha Reaves, and Jordin Green in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Nateisha Reaves in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Daisy Denicore, Jordin Green, Tanasia Lane, Nateisha Reaves and Riché Williams in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Daisy Denicore in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Tanasia Lane in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Tanasia Lane and Jordin Green in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Tanasia Lane and Daisy Denicore in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Daisy Denicore and Tanasia Lane in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Jodrin Green, Riché Williams, Nateisha Reaves, Daisy Denicore and Tanasia Lane in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Daisy Denicore, Tanasia Lane, Nateisha Reaves, Riché Williams and Jordin Green in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Riché Williams, Daisy Denicore, Nateisha Reaves, Jordin Green and Tanasia Lane in The Other Side.
Photo by Jati Lindsay.
Hear Author Jacqueline Woodson on bringing her book to the stage.
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
All ticket prices are subject to change based on demand. Purchase early to lock in prices and the best seats!
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