LIGHTWIRE THEATER PRESENTS THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE

Starts at $29 adult, $18 junior (6-8), $2 child (0-5) The story begins with Aesop’s classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, in which the “slow and steady” Tortoise defeats the nimble but overconfident Hare. For those who have ever wondered what happened after the race, Lightwire Theater continues the story 10 years later. The former opponents now have children of their own and must navigate modern-day distractions. Smartphones and video games create a new landscape of lost connections to life experiences. The Next Gen introduces Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare in a whole new kind of race, where their adventures lead them into unexpected territory. Old Man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare must come together despite their differences to find and save their children. What hurdles will they have to overcome to reach the finish line? With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling, and a creative use of music ranging from classical to pop, this production brings the classic tale into a brilliant new light. About Lightwire Theater Creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp met while dancing in Twyla Tharp’s Broadway show Movin’ Out. They formed an immediate connection after discovering their mutual love of art, theater, and technology. After encountering a product called electroluminescent wire, or “EL wire,” the lights turned on and the possibilities seemed endless. Together with their wives, Eleanor and Whitney, they began developing EL wire puppets based on creatures that quickly gained personalities. Each Lightwire Theater performance offers a unique interpretation of a story told by dancers and glow-in-the-dark puppets. The stories unfold entirely through movement and puppetry, without words, allowing audiences to use their imaginations to interpret what is happening onstage. All ages. *Donors of $500 or more to the 2027 Annual Fund receive presale access. Donor presales begin September 28 at 10:00AM MDT. On sale to the public October 2 at 10:00AM MDT.