“Deliver Us!” a show that tells the story of Moses through dance, will be presented at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 2 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Fine Arts Center.
The ballet presents the story of the enslaved Jewish people, who cry out for help as they toil under the blazing Egyptian sun. One man, Moses, emerges as a challenger to the pharaoh and leads the people to freedom.
Based in Jackson, Miss., Ballet Magnificat! is an arts organizations dedicated to presenting the good news of Jesus Christ to the whole world. It was founded in 1986 by Keith and Kathy Thibodeaux and operates a professional touring company, a School of the Arts, and a pre-professional training program.
“We are very excited to be able to bring Ballet Magnificat! to Monticello and hope everyone will come out and enjoy this colorful, exciting performance,” Susan Akin, Seark Concert Association President stated. “Seeing the familiar story of Moses told through dance brings it alive in a whole new way, and we encourage everyone to experience it for themselves.”
Tickets to the performance are $20 for adults, $18 for veterans and $15 for children age 12 and under. They can be purchased at the door, by calling the Seark Concert office at 870-460-1888 or online at searkconcert.org.
