CC Theatre & Dance

We are a community of professional artists, scholars and students intent on the exploration of humanity through the lens of the live performance.

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The 2021-22 school year was full of challenges, late-night study sessions, and fun. We are grateful to have worked with such a wonderful group of students! Congratulations to our graduating seniors and to everyone else–we can’t wait to see you next year! #CCTD

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After an amazing four years, we are sad to say goodbye to the class of 2022. Congratulations on all your hard work paying off. Best of luck to Abby L., Abby N., Camille, Dominic, Gwen, Lily, LK, Olivia, and Regen as you continue on your journeys! #CCTD

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And another one bites the dust. What an amazing conclusion to a wonderful season at Cornell! Congratulations to the cast and crew of Freedom Dances on a fantastic run, and a huge thank you to the supporters of CCTD! #cctd #cctdFreedomDances Photos by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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Photos by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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Join us for the opening of Freedom Dances, a dance show choreographed by Eduard Forehand, Annabella Poulos, Naomi Bauer, and Josie Wulf and inspired by the protests of the 80s. We’ll see you in the Black Box Theatre tonight, tomorrow, or Sunday. #cctd #CCTDFreedomDances

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We’re jumping for joy! We’re dancing in the streets! It’s time for Freedom Dances, CCTD’s original dance show. Join us for a performance Fri., Sat. or Sun., and let us know what you think on social media after the show! #CCTD #CCTDFreedomDances Photos by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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Enjoy these exclusive photos from the designer run of Freedom Dances, which opens THIS FRIDAY! #cctd #cctdFreedomDances Photos by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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Freedom Dances opens a week from today! Our cast and crew are so excited to bring you this spectacular dance show. To reserve your tickets ahead of time, email the box office at [email protected]. #CCTD #CCTDFreedomDances Photos by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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Junior Lily Hartney is a dancer in our upcoming production of Freedom Dances. Reserve your tickets now and join us for opening night on the 29th! #cctd #cctdFreedomDances Photos by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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Gnarly! Wicked! Righteous! Freedom Dances opens at the end of this month! Reserve your tickets now by emailing the box office at [email protected] . #CCTD #CCTDFreedomDances

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Our publicity team had the privilege of interviewing Professor Eddie Forehand who is choreographing and directing Freedom Dances. To read the interview, head on over to our Facebook. #cctd #cctdFreedomDances Photo by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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Check out student choreographer Annabella Poulos working with the cast of Freedom Dances on their song, Dear God. #cctd #CCTDFreedomDances Photos by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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For our final senior spotlight of the year, meet Olivia Houchins-McCallum. Olivia is passionate about social justice and that pineapple does belong on pizza. To learn more, go to our Facebook and read her full interview! #cctd Photos provided by Olivia Houchins-McCallum.

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It’s the final block of the 2021-22 school year, but we’re not done just yet! This block, our classes are Basic Acting & Advanced Acting: Stage Combat. Plus, the dance show, Freedom Dances, opens April 29! Stay tuned to our socials for updates, photos, and interviews! #cctd

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Goodbye, Block 7! CCTD wishes you a safe and happy Block Break and we’ll see you for Block 8! #cctd

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We sat down with Professor Jenny Nutting Kelchen to talk about costuming at Cornell! To hear what Jenny had to say, check out our Facebook. #cctd

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Comment below what you think this poorly-described play is. Hint: Cornell has done it!
“Awkward encounters in the northeastern US.” #cctd

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You guessed it, it’s your first glance behind the scenes of Freedom Dances! These photos from rehearsal were taken by Lena Cheatham. #cctd #cctdFreedomDances

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Us cheering our friends on in Kimmel Theatre. #cctd

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Up next on the Cornell stage is Freedom Dances, a dance show choreographed by Eduard Forehand and student choreographers that explores the protests of the ‘80s. Stay tuned for more details! #cctd #cctdFreedomDances