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A World Without Them

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A World Without Them

ARHU2 | Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Thursday, September 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026 Dance Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

What do we lose when someone disappears—a species, a culture, a language, a voice?

A World Without Them is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful exploration of extinction in all its forms—natural, cultural, and personal. Co-created by Deaf artist Landon Krentz and Ghost River Theatre’s Eric Rose, this groundbreaking work blends physical theatre with visual vernacular, a unique storytelling technique rooted in Deaf expression.

This production transcends language and cultural barriers, where gesture replaces dialogue, and movement becomes meaning. At its core, it is a bold celebration of Deaf artistry, a tribute to those who came before, and a call to imagine a future where no story is left behind.

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Free, no tickets required.

Event Dates

  • Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 7:30 pm
    09/17/26 19:30:00 09/17/26 21:30:00 America/New_York A World Without Them

    About the Event

    What do we lose when someone disappears—a species, a culture, a language, a voice?

    A World Without Them is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful exploration of extinction in all its forms—natural, cultural, and personal. Co-created by Deaf artist Landon Krentz and Ghost River Theatre’s Eric Rose, this groundbreaking work blends physical theatre with visual vernacular, a unique storytelling technique rooted in Deaf expression.

    This production transcends language and cultural barriers, where gesture replaces dialogue, and movement becomes meaning. At its core, it is a bold celebration of Deaf artistry, a tribute to those who came before, and a call to imagine a future where no story is left behind.

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  • Friday, Sep 18, 2026 7:30 pm
    09/18/26 19:30:00 09/18/26 21:30:00 America/New_York A World Without Them

    About the Event

    What do we lose when someone disappears—a species, a culture, a language, a voice?

    A World Without Them is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful exploration of extinction in all its forms—natural, cultural, and personal. Co-created by Deaf artist Landon Krentz and Ghost River Theatre’s Eric Rose, this groundbreaking work blends physical theatre with visual vernacular, a unique storytelling technique rooted in Deaf expression.

    This production transcends language and cultural barriers, where gesture replaces dialogue, and movement becomes meaning. At its core, it is a bold celebration of Deaf artistry, a tribute to those who came before, and a call to imagine a future where no story is left behind.

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