REED LUPLAU WORKS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE (IAMT) Proudly Presents the World Premiere of HOW WILL I REMEMBER THIS
A New Dance Narrative Directed and Choreographed by REED LUPLAU with Original Music and Composition by JAVIER DUNN
THREE-NIGHT LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
MAY 22, 23 & 24, 2025 AT THE IAMT THEATER, NEW YORK CITY
New York, NY - March 23, 2026: REED LUPLAU WORKS, in association with The Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT), is thrilled to announce the world premiere of HOW WILL I REMEMBER THIS, a bold new dance narrative directed and choreographed by Reed Luplau, with original music and composition by acclaimed singer/songwriter Javier Dunn. The production will play for three performances only, May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2025 at the IAMT Theater in New York City. Tickets are $37.89 at https://www.simpletix.com/e/how-will-i-remember-this-tickets-264925.
HOW WILL I REMEMBER THIS draws its inspiration from the Netflix documentary Eldorado, which chronicles the legendary 1920s queer cabaret nightclub that became a beacon of Weimar-era LGBTQ+ culture before being forcibly closed by the Nazis in 1933. Through movement, music, and theatrical storytelling, the work traces one man’s journey as he attempts to reconstruct the events that led to the sudden and irreversible transformation of his world—asking the profound question: how do we hold onto memory when history refuses to let us?
The production features eight accomplished professional dancers alongside four gifted graduates from IAMT’s celebrated training program, embodying Reed Luplau Works’ core mission of bridging emerging talent with the professional dance world.
HOW WILL I REMEMBER THIS features scenic design by Sarina Rivera and costume design by DW. The production is produced by Peter Marinaro, with producing support from Andy Jones, Todd and Elizabeth Donovan, Lynda Erbs (AMCI), and IAMT’s Michael Minarik. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
The production will play for three performances only, May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2025 at the IAMT Theater in New York City. Tickets are $37.89 at https://www.simpletix.com/e/how-will-i-remember-this-tickets-264925.
A subsequent season to be announced
BIOGRAPHIES
JAVIER DUNN (Composer)began his music career in Los Angeles while attending UCLA. He rose to prominence as the lead guitarist and co-songwriter alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Sara Bareilles, touring the world with her for eight years across three album cycles and co-writing several top 10 songs, including the #1 hit “Love Song.” In 2013, he launched a prolific solo career, releasing 10 solo albums in six years, scoring feature documentaries, composing for film and television, and producing for other artists. During the 2020 pandemic, he composed the score for the short film Places Please, directed by Reed Luplau. He received the inaugural Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) Guaranteed Artist Income in 2022 for his work as a visual artist. Now based in New York City, Dunn continues to write, record, perform, and compose for stage, film, and television—regularly taking his music to the streets and subways of the city he now calls home.
REED LUPLAU (Director/Choreographer) was born in Perth, Australia, and is a graduate of the Australian Ballet School. His choreography credits span Broadway, opera, and major events, including Ten Brave Seconds (Pioneer Theater), Spring Awakening (Skylight), Head Over Heels (Australia), PHISH at Madison Square Garden, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disney Cruise Line, A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the Santa Fe Opera, the Fire Island Dance Festival, Hudson Valley Dance Festival, Broadway Bares, and the Brooks Brothers 200th Birthday Celebration. Luplau has also created works for The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, and West Australian Ballet. His performance credits include original Broadway casts of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and the 2015 revival of Fiddler on the Roof.
SARINA RIVERA (Scenic Designer) is a New York City–based scenic designer with a background in 3D design and technical drafting. She has developed fabrication designs for Broadway productions and theme park attractions, and has worked as an IATSE stagehand and property master on productions including Hamilton, & Juliet, Harry Potter, and Stranger Things.
DW (Costume Designer )'s theatrical work has been seen regionally across the country on stages including The MUNY, Theatre Aspen, The Flat Rock Playhouse, The Cape Playhouse, SeaCoast Repertory Theatre, The Engeman, and The Bucks County Playhouse. NYC design credits include NYMF, NYC Fringe, Theatre Row, The Mint, Cherry Lane, and The Gym @ Judson Church. Broadway Associate & Assistant credits include Race, Everyday Rapture, The Threepenny Opera, The Apple Tree, The Wedding Singer, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (2014 Tony Award for Best Costumes). DW is co-founder of The Costume Studio NYC, a non-profit costume shop.
PETER MARINARO (Producer) is a New York City–based casting professional, director, and producer with experience spanning television, live events, and contemporary performance. He has overseen casting and talent management for large-scale productions, including NBC’s The Voice, Netflix’s Black Rabbit, and Hulu’s Up Here. His producing work includes projects at the New York Botanical Garden, Bathtub Gin, and with Thistle Dance.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE (IAMT) is pioneering a new approach to performing arts career preparation. Based in New York City, their faculty consists entirely of Broadway and commercial professionals. They specialize in musical theatre, providing intensive training and insider access to the industry. IAMT practices a positive teaching approach by celebrating what is unique in each student while developing the skills of their individual artistry. Students receive the best training in the world, launch into their professional careers after just two years, and cultivate their joy while doing it.
REED LUPLAU WORKS is committed to advancing the art of dance through the creation and performance of innovative choreographic works. In partnership with The Institute for American Musical Theatre, our project company comprises eight accomplished professional dancers and four talented graduates from IAMT’s distinguished program. Our mission is to enrich the cultural landscape by presenting dynamic new dance works on the IAMT Theater stage, championing the next generation of dance artistry. United by a commitment to artistic excellence and creative exploration, we strive to foster a collaborative environment that nurtures fresh ideas, elevates emerging talent, and inspires audiences. We value cultivating emerging talent and guiding them into the professional dance world, integrating them with established professionals, ensuring their artistic growth, and a successful entry into the industry. Reed Luplau Works is dedicated to collaborating with emerging artists and designers to push the boundaries of new dance works and expand the creative possibilities of contemporary dance.
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Listings Information
Who: Reed Luplau Works, in association with The Institute for American Musical Theatre (IAMT)
What: HOW WILL I REMEMBER THIS, A World Premiere Dance Narrative, directed and choreographed by Reed Luplau, with original music by Javier Dunn
Where: The IAMT Theater, New York City
When: May 22, 23 & 24, 2025
Website: https://www.simpletix.com/e/how-will-i-remember-this-tickets-264925.
A stunning new dance narrative that resurrects the spirit of Weimar Berlin’s most legendary queer cabaret—and the memory of a world forever changed.
