Dedicated Email - Tuesday - 5/19/2026 - Allied Solutions Center - Do317: New Works Premiere

One night. Five brand-new works. The 2026 New Works Premiere Performances brings a tambourine ensemble, a jazz tribute to Indianapolis legend Clifford Ratliff, contemporary dance, a massive textured painting inspired by folklórico dance, and recovery stories told through movement to the Tarkington stage. It’s part performance, part community flex, with a talkback after the show so you can hear directly from the artists behind the work.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Mina Keohane – They Knew They Would Dance Again
A three-movement musical work for tambourine ensemble and voice inspired by the instrument’s global history and symbolism of hope.

Brandon Meeks – Unsung Giants: Clifford Ratliff
An original jazz tribute honoring legendary Indianapolis trumpeter Clifford Ratliff through live performance, improvisation, and storytelling.

Saki Morimoto – Neither and Both
A contemporary dance piece exploring Morimoto’s experience moving from Japan to the United States and navigating two cultures.

Justin David Sears – Edges of Insanity
A multimedia contemporary dance work exploring addiction recovery through movement, video, and real-life testimonials.

Kyle Ragsdale – Folklorico
A large-scale oil painting inspired by mariachi and folklórico dance, featuring richly textured surfaces and vibrant movement.