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BENCHED at Henry J. Leir Stage, Jacob's Pillow

Dates: 6/25/2026 - 6/26/2026

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Henry J. Leir Stage, Jacob's Pillow


Denmark's Uppercut Dance Theater makes its U.S. debut with BENCHED, marking the third time a Danish company has debuted in the United States at Jacob's Pillow. Created by choreographer Stephanie Thomasen, the work features five dancers navigating a striking set of oversized mobile benches designed by Johan Kølkjær. The performance merges contemporary dance with street dance, capoeira, acrobatics, and physical theater to examine human relationships with humor, risk, and urgency.

Cast and Creative Team for BENCHED at Henry J. Leir Stage, Jacob's Pillow

Cast

Paul Taylor Dance Company
Ensemble
Shamel Pitts
Ensemble
TRIBE
Ensemble
Uppercut Dance Theater
Ensemble
The School at Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble
Ensemble

Creative Team

Paul Taylor
Choreographer
Shamel Pitts
Choreographer
Stephanie Thomasen
Artistic Director
Mark Philip
Artistic Director
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Program Director
Claudia Schreier
Guest Choreographer
Rubén Martín
Artist Faculty
Tiit Helimets
Artist Faculty
Pamela Tatge
Executive and Artistic Director
Kim Chan
Associate Artistic Director.

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