Arts Insider Recommendation of the Week
WHEN: Saturday 02/01 @ 8:00PM and 02/02 @ 2:00PM and 8:00PM
WHERE: Kentucky Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St., 40202
TICKETS: kentuckyperformingarts.org
Louisville Ballet Presents A Time Remembered: Two Holocaust Survivor Stories
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust, Louisville Ballet presents A Time Remembered, a poignant production featuring two powerful works that bring to life the stories of survival: Another Sunrise, a 30-minute opera based on the experiences of Krystyna Zywulska, and Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project, a ballet inspired by the life of Naomi Warren. Together, these performances take audiences on a profound journey through stories of unimaginable loss, extraordinary resilience, and the healing power of the human spirit.
The first act features a one-woman opera, Another Sunrise, which tells the story of Krystyna Zywulska, who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau. While in the camp, Krystyna began to write satiric poems and songs that became camp anthems of resistance. Another Sunrise is being performed by Kentucky Opera.
The second act, Light / The Holocaust and Humanity Project, takes the audience through Naomi Warren’s journey, from a vibrant family with rich traditions to utter dehumanization, while showcasing her courage, resilience, and hope. Created and choreographed by Stephen Mills of Ballet Austin, this full-length contemporary dance combines powerful movement and storytelling to reflect on humanity’s capacity for destruction and survival. “When we speak about the Holocaust, we can quickly be overcome by the complexity of its history. The significance of this project comes at a critical time. Telling this story is more important and urgent than ever, as world events, misinformation, and the passage of time erode our collective memory.” – Leslie Smart, Louisville Ballet Chief Executive Officer.
“Through A Time Remembered, we see the arts as a bridge for fostering understanding and acceptance,” said Jeff Polson, President and CEO of the Jewish Heritage Fund. “We’re proud to support this effort to build connections, honor survivors, and ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust continue to inspire empathy and unity.”
The world premiere of this ballet was in April of 2005 and staged by Ballet Austin, in Austin, TX.
**Due to the subject matter, this performance is recommended for audiences 12 years and older.
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