Name: You Are Special
Start: 2027-01-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-24T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Heritage Fellowship Church

Description

You Are Special tells a gentle, allegorical story about identity, belonging, and unconditional worth. Set in a world where individuals are constantly labeled and compared, the story follows a character who believes value is determined by the approval of others—until a wiser presence reveals that worth is inherent and not something that can be earned or lost. In a ballet adaptation, this story is conveyed entirely through movement rather than dialogue. Dance becomes the language of judgment, insecurity, and grace: bodies express the pressure of comparison, the ache of rejection, and the quiet transformation that comes from being fully known and loved. Without narrating events literally, the ballet uses rhythm, gesture, and ensemble motion to embody the book’s central truth—that identity is not defined by external marks, but by a love that precedes all performance.

Date & Time

Jan 22 - 24, 2027

Venue Details

Heritage Fellowship Church

316 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway
Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760

Luminary Theatre

OUR MISSION IS TO USE THE ARTS TO ILLUMINATE STORY.

The power of story.

The arts are both a reflection of the beliefs and values of a culture and a compelling force to influence and alter those beliefs and values.

At Luminary Theatre we believe in the power of storytelling. We are committed to sharing compelling and transformative stories that are relevant, honest, inspiring, and thought-provoking. Stories that will leave you uplifted, challenged, and transformed.

Through creativity and artistry, it is our heart and passion to provide visuals that will inspire hope and light in the community. Because when we shine a light on things that matter, we believe the light lingers.

Through the power of performance, we will create moments where the light lingers—leaving a lasting impact long after the final bow.

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