"Cry Wolf" is a dance-theater production that interlaces the urgency of climate change awareness with the classic narrative of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." The project transforms the familiar fable into a contemporary allegory about the dangers of ignoring repeated warnings, both environmental and ethical. Through a blend of highly physical choreography, text, and direct audience interaction, the show challenges spectators to discern truth from deception amidst a flood of information. Utilizing humor, "Cry Wolf" explores themes of responsibility, misinformation, and communal consequence, making it a poignant commentary on the state of our world's climate discourse and democratic engagement.

Premiere: Fall 2025

Length: 30-90 minutes

Choreography and Direction: Nicole von Arx (in collaboration with the dancers)

Cast: Caitlin Taylor, Gabriel Katz, Christian Warner, Rachel Harris, Rush Carson, Annie Morgan

Acting Coach: Charlotte Bydwell

Creative Advisor/Scientist: Melissa Gomis

Costume Design: Will be announced soon!

Music: Will be announced soon!

Support: Brooklyn Arts Council, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, CUNY Dance Initiative, Triskelion Arts, The Ardsley House Foundation, and our donors <3

CUNY DANCE RESIDENCY REHEARSAL FOOTAGE

Photos by Garrett Parker, Video footage by Garrett Parker edited by Nicole von Arx

“Cry Wolf” is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).