Travis Lake

Dancing Queen emerged from an intimate, introspective journey sparked by probing questions: How do I step beyond the shadowed terrain that often defines my work? What does it mean to embody vibrancy? Can joy carry depth and significance? How might a work, crafted with sincerity, retain a sense of playfulness? In Dancing Queen, I invite the audience to witness a moment of artistic reinvention, a celebration of the courage it takes to evolve while honoring the foundational elements that have shaped one’s creative identity. My heartfelt gratitude reaches out to the dancers, whose trust and spirited presence breathe vitality into this work.

Premiered on December 5, 2024 at James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center, Huntsville, Texas, United States

Choreography: Travis Lake

Music: “Mamma Mia,” “Does Your Mother Know,” “Lay All Your Love On Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimmie!” “Fernando,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “SOS,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen,” “Chiquitita” by ABBA. 

Costume Design: Barry Doss

Lighting Design: David Deveau

Cast: Emily Bartholomew, Dillon Bell, Audrey Hardaway, Annah Lee