About Jacob's Pillow tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2008-12-14:/about//1 2012-01-23T15:53:38Z Movable Type Pro 4.34-en Jacob's Pillow Announces 80th Anniversary Season tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1172 2011-12-19T17:02:02Z 2012-01-23T15:53:38Z Katryn
JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 80TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS HONOREE,
AND AMERICA'S LONGEST-RUNNING DANCE FESTIVAL
CELEBRATES EIGHT DECADES OF DANCE

PERFORMANCES FROM AUSTRALIA, CHINA, FRANCE, FINLAND, AND BEYOND
300+ TALKS, PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITS & ONE-TIME ONLY EVENTS

PLUS THE RELEASE OF FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY NEVER STAND STILL

December 19, 2011 - (Becket, Mass.) January 2012 will kick off the momentous 80th Anniversary of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, a National Historic Landmark, National Medal of Arts honoree, and America's longest-running international dance festival. Founded in 1933 by modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn as a retreat for his company of Men Dancers, Jacob's Pillow has been a mecca of dance for eight decades. Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, "the Pillow" is acclaimed for its rich history, unique and beautiful location and atmosphere, and forward-thinking international programming of the highest quality. The international celebration of dance, music, the visual arts, and culture begins June 16 with the 80th Anniversary Season Opening Gala and continues through August 26.

The 80th Anniversary Season includes an impressive blend of world premieres, U.S. premieres, live music, company debuts, legendary dance companies, emerging choreographers, and more than 300 ticketed and free events, talks, performances, classes, exhibits, and tours hosted at the Pillow's 163-acre National Historic Landmark site.

Executive and Artistic Director Ella Baff comments, "The 80th Anniversary Season celebrates Jacob's Pillow's history-making contributions to dance over eight decades, beginning with early 20th century pioneers Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn, and the Men Dancers. This year's Festival also affirms the Pillow's steadfast commitment to new and important dance-makers and performers, as well as unique presentations that give artists and audiences opportunities to discover new things about dance. There is no other place like Jacob's Pillow; it is truly unique. It is a destination - a nexus for dance that generates inspiration and is enjoyed by people from all over the world as well as right down the road. We look forward to welcoming everyone to this year's particularly special Festival."

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]]> Senior Grant Writer tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1158 2011-12-05T20:51:23Z 2011-12-05T20:58:53Z Jacob's Pillow Dance seeks a full-time, experienced, self-starting and accomplished Senior Grant Writer, based in New York City, Boston, or the Berkshires, to lead and grow the Pillow's institutional giving program, which in 2011 is responsible for raising $640,000 from... Katryn Senior Grant Writer, based in New York City, Boston, or the Berkshires, to lead and grow the Pillow's institutional giving program, which in 2011 is responsible for raising $640,000 from approximately 40 foundation, government, and corporate sources, along with additional special project funding on a case-by-case basis. It is envisaged that this position will telecommute on a full-time basis, with intermittent travel to the Festival location throughout the year. S/he will report to the Director of Development, who travels frequently between the Berkshires and New York, and collaborate closely with one full-time institutional giving staff member living and working in the Berkshires.

The successful candidate will be a strong manager and an excellent wordsmith--able to write in a variety of different "voices"--with a strong strategic mindset: a "matchmaker" who can identify fundable opportunities, pair them with potential funders, foster the necessary organizational relationships, craft compelling written cases for support, and steward the relationships to realize a gift. An energetic self-starter, s/he will work proactively with the Jacob's Pillow senior management team to obtain the necessary programmatic, artistic, budgetary, and other information needed in a timely fashion, and s/he will ensure that no deadlines are missed. S/he will be able to function successfully in a pressured, deadline-driven environment.

For requirements, responsibilities, and how to apply, click here to download the position guide (pdf).]]> Development Assistant for Individual Support tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1149 2011-10-21T17:11:06Z 2011-10-21T17:17:59Z Jacob's Pillow seeks a full-time Development Assistant for the Individual Support Team. Job responsibilities include gift processing and acknowledgement using Raiser's Edge software, prospect research, large-scale mailings, and donor communications. S/he will also provide support to the Individual Support Manager,... Katryn Development Assistant for the Individual Support Team. Job responsibilities include gift processing and acknowledgement using Raiser's Edge software, prospect research, large-scale mailings, and donor communications. S/he will also provide support to the Individual Support Manager, Development Director, and Event Coordinator. The successful candidate must be organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion, and communicate clearly and graciously with high-level donors, executives, and Board members. S/he must have strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with databases and internet research, and the ability to work independently. This position will provide the opportunity to learn all aspects of fundraising in the company of an experienced development staff along with opportunities for advancement. Occasional travel to New York City and elsewhere may be required.

Click here for a detailed job description.

Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to info@jacobspillow.org with "Development Assistant" along with your name included in the subject of the email.]]> A Year of National Accolades and New Endeavors Concludes With A Banner Festival tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1148 2011-10-04T16:36:56Z 2011-10-04T20:42:34Z A YEAR OF NATIONAL ACCOLADES AND NEW ENDEAVORSCONCLUDES WITH A BANNER FESTIVAL JACOB'S PILLOW RECEIVES NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS AND HOSTS MORE THAN 89,100 VISITOR EXPERIENCESJANUARY 2012 KICKS OFF 80TH ANNIVERSARY SEASONOctober 4, 2011 (Becket, MA) - In March of... marketing
A YEAR OF NATIONAL ACCOLADES AND NEW ENDEAVORS
CONCLUDES WITH A BANNER FESTIVAL

JACOB'S PILLOW RECEIVES NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS
AND HOSTS MORE THAN 89,100 VISITOR EXPERIENCES

JANUARY 2012 KICKS OFF 80TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

October 4, 2011 (Becket, MA) - In March of 2011, President Barack Obama honored Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival with the National Medal of Arts at the White House. In the spring, the Pillow expanded worldwide access to dance with the launch of Dance Interactive, an online video resource and game, recently called "priceless" and "the closest thing the dance world has to an online museum" by Sarah Kaufman of The Washington Post. During its 79th Festival season, Jacob's Pillow hosted more than 89,100 free and ticketed visitor experiences, the highest number in the organization's history. Providing access to dance and expanding audiences is a vital part of the Pillow's mission, and more than half of the 2011 Festival offerings were free, including the exclusive Annie Leibovitz: DANCE photography exhibit; a PillowTalk with Ms. Leibovitz and choreographer Mark Morris; 9 events presented as part of Lift Ev'ry Voice: Celebrating African-American Culture and Heritage in the Berkshires; and free Inside/Out dance performances seen by 16,500 audience members.

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]]> Ticket Services Assistant tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2012:/about//1.1173 2011-10-01T19:43:16Z 2012-01-05T20:40:36Z Jacob's Pillow seeks a Ticket Services Assistant. This part-time position begins late January through the end of April, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 9:30 - 4:30 with possible schedule changes. The Ticket Services Assistant reports to the Director of Marketing and... Katryn Ticket Services Assistant. This part-time position begins late January through the end of April, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 9:30 - 4:30 with possible schedule changes. The Ticket Services Assistant reports to the Director of Marketing and Ticket Services Manager, and works with the Box Office, Marketing, Development, and Business Office Staff to provide excellent customer service to our patrons. Click here for a full job description and requirements.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and references to: boxoffice@jacobspillow.org, with Ticket Services Assistant in the subject line. You may also mail application materials to Ticket Services Manager, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, MA 01223.]]> Jacob's Pillow Presents "Kyle and Camille" as Festival Finale; An Exclusive, World Premiere Engagement With Contemporary Choreographers Kyle Abraham and Camille A. Brown tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1132 2011-08-18T15:19:46Z 2011-08-18T15:23:24Z JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS KYLE AND CAMILLE AS FESTIVAL FINALE AN EXCLUSIVE, WORLD PREMIERE ENGAGEMENTWITH CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHERS KYLE ABRAHAM AND CAMILLE A. BROWNAugust 17, 2011- (Becket, MA) Kyle Abraham and Camille A. Brown, two of New York's most talked-about choreographers and... marketing
JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS KYLE AND CAMILLE AS FESTIVAL FINALE

AN EXCLUSIVE, WORLD PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT
WITH CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHERS KYLE ABRAHAM AND CAMILLE A. BROWN

August 17, 2011- (Becket, MA) Kyle Abraham and Camille A. Brown, two of New York's most talked-about choreographers and breakout hits of the 2010 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, return to the Pillow for an exclusive collaborative engagement August 24-28 in the Doris Duke Theatre. Both young, innovative, and highly-regarded artists in their own right, this event marks their inaugural choreographic and programmatic collaboration. Described as a "pixie-ish powerhouse with the determined air of a high priestess" (San Francisco Chronicle), Brown pairs up with Abraham, a dancer of "equal parts power and grace" (Steve Sucato, Dance Magazine), in this unique and unparalleled program. They each perform with their own outstanding ensembles, Abraham.In.Motion and Camille A. Brown and Dancers, and then join forces for the world premiere of a collaborative duet, How We Process.

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]]> A Jazz Happening Brings Broadway Pizazz to the Berkshires, A One-Night-Only Benefit for The School at Jacob's Pillow tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1131 2011-08-16T19:42:02Z 2011-08-17T15:58:20Z A JAZZ HAPPENING BRINGSBROADWAY PIZAZZ TO THE BERKSHIRESA ONE-NIGHT-ONLYBENEFIT FOR THE SCHOOL AT JACOB'S PILLOW August 16, 2011 (Becket, MA) - The fifth annual A Jazz Happening will take place this week in the Ted Shawn Theatre at Jacob's... marketing
A JAZZ HAPPENING BRINGS
BROADWAY PIZAZZ TO THE BERKSHIRES

A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY
BENEFIT FOR THE SCHOOL AT JACOB'S PILLOW


August 16, 2011 (Becket, MA) - The fifth annual A Jazz Happening will take place this week in the Ted Shawn Theatre at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival on August 21 at 8pm. This one-night only benefit event celebrates the enduring style of jazz and musical theatre dance as participants from The School's Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance Program perform alongside an exciting lineup of guest Broadway stars. All proceeds from this event support The School at Jacob's Pillow, one of the most prestigious professional dance training centers in the United States.

For the full press release, please click here.]]> Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Camp Broaderway, Founded by Broadway Icon Idina Menzel; Group Will See The Work of Modern Dance Pioneer Trisha Brown and Learn About the Pillow's Longstanding Connection to Broadway, Jazz Dance, and Musical Theatre tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1125 2011-08-14T15:30:30Z 2011-08-14T15:59:49Z JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL WELCOMES CAMP BROADERWAYFOUNDED BY BROADWAY ICON IDINA MENZELGROUP WILL SEE THE WORK OF MODERN DANCE PIONEER TRISHA BROWNAND LEARN ABOUT THE PILLOW'S LONGSTANDING CONNECTIONSTO BROADWAY, JAZZ DANCE, AND MUSICAL THEATREAugust 12, 2011 - (Becket, MA) This... marketing
JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL WELCOMES CAMP BROADERWAY
FOUNDED BY BROADWAY ICON IDINA MENZEL

GROUP WILL SEE THE WORK OF MODERN DANCE PIONEER TRISHA BROWN
AND LEARN ABOUT THE PILLOW'S LONGSTANDING CONNECTIONS
TO BROADWAY, JAZZ DANCE, AND MUSICAL THEATRE

August 12, 2011 - (Becket, MA) This week, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will host thirty-one
young girls from Camp BroaderWay, founded by Broadway icon Idina Menzel, for a group visit.
This educational outing will include a Trisha Brown Dance Company performance, a guided tour of the Pillow's National Historic Landmark site, observation of The School at Jacob's Pillow
Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance Program students and faculty in class and rehearsals, and access
to a number of free talks and art and photography exhibits. This visit is a unique opportunity for
the campers to learn about the intersection of dance and musical theatre, and to experience the
work of modern dance pioneer Trisha Brown and her legendary dance company.

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]]> Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Presents Aspen Santa Fe Ballet August 17-21 Performing Contemporary Ballet Works by International Choreographers tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1124 2011-08-12T02:33:44Z 2011-08-12T02:42:32Z JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL PRESENTSASPEN SANTA FE BALLET AUGUST 17-21PERFORMING CONTEMPORARY BALLET WORKS BY INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERSAugust 11, 2011 - (Becket, MA) One of America's leading contemporary ballet companies and a Jacob's Pillow audience favorite, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) returns... marketing
JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL PRESENTS
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET AUGUST 17-21
PERFORMING CONTEMPORARY BALLET WORKS BY INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS


August 11, 2011 - (Becket, MA) One of America's leading contemporary ballet companies and a Jacob's Pillow audience favorite, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet (ASFB) returns to perform a sophisticated program with live music August 17-21. The nationally acclaimed company, dually based in Aspen, CO, and Santa Fe, NM, commissions and performs work from international choreographers, and has become a leader in developing dance repertory. Dance Magazine hails Aspen Santa Fe Ballet as "a company to be reckoned with," and Jennifer Dunning with The New York Times states, "They raise the bar, and then they jump over it." Three works will be presented at the Pillow, including Uneven, danced to live onstage cello music, Jiří Kylián's energetic Stamping Ground, and Red Sweet, which The Chicago Tribune's Sid Smith calls "a real stunner" that is "deliciously tweaking classic form with infinite jest throughout."

For the full press release, please click here.]]> Jacob's Pillow Presents David Dorfman Dance in the Vibrant, Uplifting Work "Prophets of Funk" Set to Popular Music of Sly and the Family Stone tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1123 2011-08-09T13:35:56Z 2011-08-09T13:43:33Z JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS DAVID DORFMAN DANCEIN THE VIBRANT, UPLIFTING WORK PROPHETS OF FUNKSET TO POPULAR MUSIC OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONEAugust 9, 2011 - (Becket, MA) David Dorfman and his company of skilled dancers bring their newest work,... marketing
JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS DAVID DORFMAN DANCE
IN THE VIBRANT, UPLIFTING WORK PROPHETS OF FUNK
SET TO POPULAR MUSIC OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE

August 9, 2011 - (Becket, MA) David Dorfman and his company of skilled dancers bring their newest work, the dynamic Prophets of Funk, to the Doris Duke Theatre, August 17-21. Inspired by the vitality and revelry of the 1970s, this lively engagement is driven by the popular funk music of Sly and the Family Stone. Set in the spirit of Sly's music and philosophy, the work centers around the music's themes of love and celebrations, along with the struggles and hopes that reside in the lives of everyday people. Delivered with humor and heart by Dorfman's cast of phenomenal dancers, Prophets of Funk "[keeps] Dorfman fans salivating for more" (Eileen Elizabeth, iDANZ Critix Corner).

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]]> Jacob's Pillow Presents Witty, Intelligent Choreographers Jodi Melnick and David Neumann in an Exclusive, World Premiere Engagement tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1122 2011-08-07T18:38:24Z 2011-08-07T18:52:13Z JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS WITTY, INTELLIGENT CHOREOGRAPHERS JODI MELNICK AND DAVID NEUMANN IN AN EXCLUSIVE, WORLD PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT August 6, 2011 - (Becket, MA) Two highly respected contemporary artists and choreographers, Jodi Melnick and David Neumann, come together for the... marketing
JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS WITTY, INTELLIGENT CHOREOGRAPHERS
JODI MELNICK AND DAVID NEUMANN
IN AN EXCLUSIVE, WORLD PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT

August 6, 2011 - (Becket, MA) Two highly respected contemporary artists and choreographers, Jodi Melnick and David Neumann, come together for the first time in an exclusive mixed bill engagement at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, August 10-14 in the Doris Duke Theatre. In her Pillow debut performance, two-time Bessie Award-winner Jodi Melnick presents Fanfare, a sophisticated dance of rhythm and gesture set against a kaleidoscope of light and sculpture designed by visual artist Burt Barr. Neumann and his company, Advanced Beginner Group, also take the stage with signature wry humor and creativity in Hit the Deck and Tough the Tough. This exclusive program also includes the world premiere duet, July, commissioned by Jacob's Pillow, and choreographed and performed by these two original artists.

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]]> Jacob's Pillow Honors the 40th Anniversary of Trisha Brown Dance Company in a Weeklong Celebration of Performances, Talks, and Exhibits tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1121 2011-08-04T21:14:11Z 2011-08-04T21:24:38Z JACOB'S PILLOW HONORS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY IN A WEEKLONG CELEBRATION OF PERFORMANCES, TALKS, AND EXHIBITS August 4, 2011 - (Becket, MA) Trisha Brown's pioneering dance style is a celebrated cornerstone of modern dance. August... marketing
JACOB'S PILLOW HONORS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY
OF TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY
IN A WEEKLONG CELEBRATION OF PERFORMANCES, TALKS, AND EXHIBITS

August 4, 2011 - (Becket, MA) Trisha Brown's pioneering dance style is a celebrated cornerstone of modern dance. August 10-14, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival salutes the 40th anniversary of the Trisha Brown Dance Company with a commemorative program of works highlighting Brown's inventive choreographic range. The program includes the 1973 work Spanish Dance set to Bob Dylan's "Early Morning Rain;" Brown's popular Foray Forêt; her most recent creation Les Yeux et l'âme; and Set and Reset, a masterpiece of collaboration with fluid, geometric movement, with set and costumes by famed visual artist Robert Rauschenberg and music by Laurie Anderson. This landmark commission, Set and Reset, was initiated by Jacob's Pillow in 1982 and is emblematic of the thirty years of interactions between Trisha Brown and the Pillow.

For the full press release, please click here.]]> The School at Jacob's Pillow Announces the 2011 Recipient of the Lorna Strassler Award for Student Excellence tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1120 2011-08-03T21:11:05Z 2011-08-03T21:17:00Z THE SCHOOL AT JACOB'S PILLOW ANNOUNCESTHE 2011 RECIPIENT OF THELORNA STRASSLER AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE JUILLIARD GRADUATE CRAIG BLACK JR.August 3, 2011 - (Becket, MA) The School at Jacob's Pillow announces Contemporary Program participant Craig Black Jr. as the eighth... marketing
THE SCHOOL AT JACOB'S PILLOW ANNOUNCES
THE 2011 RECIPIENT OF THE
LORNA STRASSLER AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE

JUILLIARD GRADUATE CRAIG BLACK JR.

August 3, 2011 - (Becket, MA) The School at Jacob's Pillow announces Contemporary Program participant Craig Black Jr. as the eighth recipient of its major annual scholarship, the Lorna Strassler Award for Student Excellence. The award enables one student each year to attend one of the professional advancement programs of The School on a full scholarship, giving them the opportunity to excel in their area of study. Recipients also receive a $2,500 cash stipend. The award will be presented to Black at A Jazz Happening, a special benefit performance for The School at Jacob's Pillow on August 21 in the Ted Shawn Theatre.

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]]> Annie Leibovitz: Dance Free, Exclusive Photography Exhibit at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival through August 28 tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1117 2011-07-27T13:34:46Z 2011-07-27T13:47:43Z ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: DANCE FREE, EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL THROUGH AUGUST 28 This exclusive exhibit reflects acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz's interest in dance and movement through a unique collection of 320 photographs, some never before displayed... marketing
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: DANCE
FREE, EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
AT JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL
THROUGH AUGUST 28


This exclusive exhibit reflects acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz's interest in dance and movement through a unique collection of 320 photographs, some never before displayed or published.

On display at Jacob's Pillow, America's longest running dance festival, the exhibit is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays throughout the Festival. Photographs include dancers such as Suzanne Farrell, Darci Kistler, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham, and David Parsons, as well as performers in other fields. Among the lesser-known figures is the artist's mother, Marilyn Leibovitz, who inspired her daughter's love of dance.

For the full press release, please click here.]]> Jacob's Pillow Presents Internationally Acclaimed Choreographer and Media Artst Jonah Bokaer tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2011:/about//1.1116 2011-07-25T14:19:48Z 2011-08-03T14:00:22Z JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMEDCHOREOGRAPHER AND MEDIA ARTIST JONAH BOKAERIN THE U.S. PREMIERES OF RECESS AND WHY PATTERNS July 24, 2011 - (Becket, MA) Jonah Bokaer, "contemporary dance's renaissance man" (Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times) brings a surprising, innovative... marketing
JACOB'S PILLOW PRESENTS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED
CHOREOGRAPHER AND MEDIA ARTIST JONAH BOKAER
IN THE U.S. PREMIERES OF RECESS AND WHY PATTERNS

July 24, 2011 - (Becket, MA) Jonah Bokaer, "contemporary dance's renaissance man" (Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times) brings a surprising, innovative program of two U.S. premieres combining dance, architecture, and visual art to Jacob's Pillow August 3-7. A gifted performer, choreographer, and media artist, Bokaer and his dancers perform the site-specific RECESS, designed by acclaimed visual artist Daniel Arsham, and Why Patterns, in which 10,000 Ping-Pong balls cascade from above, causing dramatically different configurations and reactions in every performance.

For the full press release, please click here.

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