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THE REMEMBER BALLOONS

THE REMEMBER BALLOONS

Wellmark Family Series

Saturday, Mar. 29 • 2:00 PM Des Moines Civic Center Tickets Start at $10!
Saturday, Mar. 29 • 2:00 PM Des Moines Civic Center Tickets Start at $10!

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Remember Balloons is a heartwarming intergenerational tale that embraces the beauty of sharing memories while delicately addressing memory loss.

James’s Grandpa treasures his balloons, each representing cherished memories—his wedding with Grandma, a fishing trip with James. When the balloons begin to drift away, James is devastated until he discovers he now has more balloons than before and he can share those balloons one by one.

Created by Director/Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson, recognized in Dance Magazine’s prestigious “25 to Watch” list for 2023, this dance production breathes life into “The Remember Balloons” story by bringing it to the stage! Beautifully accompanied by an original score composed by Theron Brown, the show incorporates digital projections and voiceover narration to complement Moore-Dunson’s theatrical choreography, resulting in an experience built for the entire family. 

 

JOIN US FOR PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES

Please join us before the show for youth-centered activities in art, movement, and memory-making. We are grateful to also welcome community partners whose focus is care and support for those impacted by memory loss to share their expertise and resources.

POST SHOW PANEL

All audience members are invited to stay in the theater after the performance for a discussion including the director/choreographer of the show and experts in the field of memory loss. They'll discuss the importance of sharing this story and the work being done throughout our state to care for those impacted.

 

Learn more about The Remember Balloons!

Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to have supported the creation of The Remember Balloons; a meaningful, new production for families that tackles the complex subject of memory loss.

Learn more about the show and get tickets: https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2024-2025/family-series/remember-balloons

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