originally published: 09/21/2026
(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- presents Stage Door at ArtYard on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a community-enhanced show inspired by the artist’s life on the other side of the stage door, featuring professional performers and community members alike.
Artistic Director Larry Keigwin and Co-Choreographer Nicole Wolcott expand upon their acclaimed duet Places Please (2017) as they explore the universal themes of acceptance, aging, and finding your place in the world through the lens of the audition.
Brought to life by Larry, Nicole, K+C dancers, and more than 25 Frenchtown community members, Stage Door will be full of backstage antics and surprising emotional moments that capture the imagination and magic of the theater, with performances at both ArtYard and Works & Process at the Guggenheim in NYC.
K+C hosted a movement workshop this summer and invited Frenchtown community members of all ages to join us to create Stage Door. No experience required, just enthusiasm and energy! Stage Door celebrates each person’s unique creative voice as performers claim their space on stage. Community cast members will be guided through a playful choreographic process with Larry, Nicole, and K+C dancers using games and guided improvisation to allow you to uncover your creativity and physicality, find new ways of moving, dance alongside their neighbors, and have fun.
Tickets start at $17.85 and are online. ArtYard is located at 13 Front Street in Frenchtown, New Jersey.
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Of K+C’s previous community dance work, The New York Times raved, “It is funny, touching, and a masterly piece of choreographic organization. Go.”
The two performances are the culmination of Keigwin & Company’s residency at ArtYard, a partnership between ArtYard and Works & Process.
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ArtYard is a contemporary art center dedicated to presenting transformative artwork, fostering unexpected collaborations, and incubating original new work. Situated in the heart of Frenchtown, New Jersey, ArtYard’s campus encompasses exhibition spaces, theater, artist residencies, and a workshop designed to support artists and welcome visitors from across the region.
They present innovative exhibitions by emerging and internationally recognized artists alongside performances, live music, artist residencies, and community programming. They emphasize experimentation, collaboration, and accessibility, encouraging audiences to engage with contemporary artistic practices in meaningful ways. Through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local businesses, ArtYard serves as a cultural anchor in the Delaware River Valley, creating opportunities for artistic exploration while strengthening connections between artists and the public.