*Jessica Robling soars during Flight at Community Rehearsal in Washington, CT. Image by Emily Denaro*

On May 28, 2025, Washington Club Hall in Washington, CT, was bursting at the seams with energy, joy, and a packed house of local community members for our annual community rehearsal.

Set in Pilobolus’s primary rehearsal studio, the evening invited attendees to be part of the creative process and get a glimpse at new work. First up was a sneak peek into Pilobolus’s newest interactive performance based on Flight. Audience members helped power the “pilots” on stage by creating wind with their bodies and then helped power the creative process with their feedback, lending insights that will help shape the work.

Guests were also treated to an intimate preview of Lamentation Variations, a Pilobolean reimagining of Martha Graham’s iconic solo Lamentation, before its upcoming premiere at The Joyce Theater in New York City, NY, from June 24 to July 13.

And as if that wasn’t reason enough to celebrate, guests also raised a glass (and homemade cupcake!) to Artistic Director Matt Kent on his birthday.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this evening a refreshing fusion of performance, process, and party. We are always grateful to share our work—and our milestones—with our home community in Washington, CT.