Season Opening Gala at Jacob's Pillow

Jacob's Pillow will open its season with a gala celebrating Norton Owen, the Director of Preservation, who will receive the 2025 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in recognition of his 50 years of service. The event on June 21 will feature a variety of performances, including a world premiere by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Talley Beatty’s Mourner’s Bench performed by New York City Ballet principal Taylor Stanley. The gala will take place in the Ted Shawn Theatre, followed by dinner and dancing, honoring Owen's contributions to the field of dance and the legacy of Jacob's Pillow.