Exposed: A Ballet on the Trails

A World Premier by the NWA Ballet Theatre, this production will feature an original dance, and score as expressed through the images of local photographer Brent Umphlett and Emmy-winning composer Lendell Black.

This is a production that shouldn’t be missed. Umphlett describes Exposed as a journey, on which he “first had to leave comfort and safety, Expose any doubts and Expose himself to his own ardent passion. In essence, he Exposed himself to nature, to the elements to be unprotected. Subsequently, he Exposed himself to adventure and beauty. Nothing risked, nothing gained.”

Additionally, Umphlett said the production lives up to its name because “the camera Exposed these adventurous scenes in its memory, romantically thinking, the film was Exposed to this beauty, and all the associated stories and emotions were visually documented.”

And finally, the production name also stands for how “the audience will be Exposed to a creative and meaningful collaboration that will move and inspire them. Generally, life is richer when we Expose ourselves to new experiences, situations, and relationships; this is where curiosity is cultivated, and peace is rooted.”