# @ncctheatredept on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-02-24T00:51:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NCC Theatre Department (@ncctheatredept) — https://gondola.cc/ncctheatredept

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Come see “Here I Stay” opening this weekend!!! 

The Department of Theatre continues a varied and exciting Spring 2026 Season with an original devised dance production, Here I Stay: A Story of Belonging, directed by Cindy Hartigan and devised by the ensemble of Ari Watts, Giuliana Lorenzini, Sofia Raices, and Sabrina Zbylut. Lighting Designed by M Paige and Assistant Designed by Aidan McGuire, Here I Stay physicalizes the exploration of affinity and acceptance. Ensemble member Sofia Raices says “it’s not a typical dance showcase that is heavily choreographed. Audiences have the opportunity to experience an abstract version of dance from our perspectives. Here I Stay is all about finding your place in life.” Giuliana Lorenzini says the experience opened up creativity and personal improvisation: “This show isn’t what you think of when you think of a dance show. It’s more nuanced and deeper, and all the pieces are so personal to all the dancers…we all came together to create something cohesive.” The show, which runs in Pfeiffer Hall Feb 28 and March 1, uses elements like bubbles and hula hoops to create a sense of joy and collaboration. As Ari Watts says, “While our show can be interpreted in a variety of ways, I hope that our audience can come away with a sense of warmth and childlike wonder.” 
 
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show. 
 
Here I Stay runs:
Sat, Feb 28 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. 
Sun, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. 

Performed on Pfeiffer Hall Stage 
Pricing: $14, free for NCC students, faculty, and staff with ID

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