Pilobolus’ Unforgettable ‘Shadowland: The New Adventure’

The unconventional and award-winning dance troupe Pilobolus will present its original mixed-media program, Shadowland: The New Adventure, on Jan. 28, 7 pm, at the Door Community Auditorium (DCA). Submitted.

The unconventional and award-winning dance troupe Pilobolus will present its original mixed-media program, Shadowland: The New Adventure, on Jan. 28, 7 pm, at the Door Community Auditorium (DCA).

Formed by a group of Dartmouth College students in 1971, Pilobolus has never been a “typical” dance troupe: Several original members had no dance training, and some of the group’s first performances were as an opening act for Frank Zappa. Now an internationally renowned movement company, Pilobolus tests the limits of human physicality and explores the power of connected bodies. 

In 2009, Pilobolus created Shadowland, the first show of its kind, and it has since been performed in 32 countries for more than a million people. This madcap adventure uses mixed media – animation, video and live shadow theater – to tell a love story about two people and their quest to save a magical bird, drawing on science fiction, film noir and romantic comedy. 

Ticket prices range from $45 to $75. Make advance reservations (recommended) through the DCA box office in Fish Creek, by phone at 920.868.2728 or online at dcauditorium.org.