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A Unique Performance of Dance and Puppetry Coming to Genesee Community College

Batavia, NY (10/08/2024) — Genesee Community College is excited to present Anthology of Fantastic Zoology: A New Work of Dance and Puppet Theater, created by Joshua Lang. The performance will take place at the Stuart Steiner Theatre on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Joshua Lang, a former GCC student and professional choreographer, brings this innovative blend of ballet and puppetry to the stage, combining the talents of GCC theatre students and the Rochester City Ballet. The production is made possible through a special grant awarded to Lang and the Rochester City Ballet, supporting this collaborative endeavor.

The performance will explore the art of storytelling through movement and imaginative puppetry, offering a truly unique experience for the audience. The event is free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Stuart Steiner Theatre on the Batavia campus of Genesee Community College.

Event Details:

What: Anthology of Fantastic Zoology: A New Work of Dance and Puppet Theater

Where: Stuart Steiner Theatre, Genesee Community College, One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020

When: Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Free admission, first-come, first-serve seating

Lang, a Rochester native, holds a degree in Theatre and Dance from SUNY Geneseo and is known for his expertise in costuming, puppetry, and set construction. His collaborative approach with students at GCC promises a memorable and visually stunning performance.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to witness an extraordinary fusion of dance and puppetry at Genesee Community College!

For more information, contact Joshua Lang at jdvlang@gmail.com or Vice President, Development, Admissions and External Affairs Justin M. Johnston at (585) 345-6809, or via email: jmjohnston@genesee.edu.

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Editor's Note:

A photograph of Joshua Lang's puppet work, courtesy of Genesee Community College, is available at: https://marketing.genesee.edu/images/AnthologyOfFantasticZoology.jpg

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Puppet work by Joshua Lang

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