Artistic Director

Choreographer

Belles-Lettres showcases Justin Peck’s exceptional choreographic talent as he weaves together a tapestry of emotions and stories. Frank Bridge Variations embodies the sensual style Hans van Manen is known for, and Melissa Barak brings another world premiere to the stage with a work set to music by American film and tv composer Kris Bowers of When They See Us and Bridgerton fame.

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Next Steps

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

### Event Description: MEMORYHOUSE

**Event Title:** MEMORYHOUSE

**Presented By:** The Wallis Center for Performing Arts & Los Angeles Ballet

**Dates and Times:**
- **Thursday, January 30, 2025:** 7:30 PM
- **Friday, January 31, 2025:** 7:30 PM
- **Saturday, February 1, 2025:** 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM

**Venue:** Bram Goldsmith Theater, The Wallis Center for Performing Arts, Los Angeles

**Event Overview:**
MEMORYHOUSE is a full-evening dance work by Artistic Director Melissa Barak, performed by the Los Angeles Ballet. This abstract piece is composed of vignettes that commemorate World War II, with a particular focus on the Holocaust. Set to Max Richter’s powerful album of the same name, MEMORYHOUSE reflects on both the somber and heroic moments that illuminate this significant period in human history.

**Special Notes:**
- This production is presented in association with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.
- Generous support for this production is provided by Koni and Geoff Rich.

**Ticket Information:**
- Tickets are available for purchase for individual performances.
- Multi-buy packages are also available for those interested in attending multiple shows.

**Safety Information:**
For details on safety protocols, please visit the provided link on the event's page.

**Additional Information:**
For more details, including seating charts, ticket services, and policies, please visit The Wallis Center for Performing Arts website.

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance and reflection with MEMORYHOUSE.

Memoryhouse

The Walls Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

The emotionally powerful original work by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak returns to the stage in 2025. Memoryhouse is an abstract ballet composed of vignettes commemorating the 6 million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust; the ballet is set to Max Richter’s powerful album of the same name in its entirety. The ballet has 18 movements, totaling the number of tracks on the album.  Some movements connect with others while some live on their own. No alterations were made to the score, the electronic voices, sounds, and touches are part of the original recording. This haunting piece blends modern, traditional, and abstract dance forms taking audiences on a journey of emotional reflection. 

Melissa Barak

Artistic Director, Choreographer

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2025

Memoryhouse · The Wallis

Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2025

Memoryhouse · Los Angeles Ballet

Past events

22 - 24 Mar, 2024

Next Steps · Los Angeles Ballet

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