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Rink Life Performances & Tickets

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Inside the production

Story, stage & company

On stage

The documented stage experience

Rink Life is a compelling dance-theater production created and directed by Julia Rhoads for Lucky Plush Productions. This Chicago-based company blends live singing, spoken libretto, and movement to evoke the nostalgia and energy of 1970s roller rink culture. Since its inception, Rink Life has been recognized for its creative boldness, earning a 2018 National Theater Project Production & Touring Award from the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA).

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

The piece brings together rigorous performance, intimate storytelling, and multimedia design to explore memory, community, and motion. While the show has toured widely and played notable venues, official performance dates are currently managed through Lucky Plush Productions and their managing director, Kim Goldman. If you’re seeking information about future engagements, you’ll find the most current details through Lucky Plush Productions’ channels and the NEFA grant pages.

On stage

The documented stage experience

Below you’ll find a brief biography of the creators, a snapshot of discography highlights in relation to the show’s music and libretto, and past notable engagements. We’ve also included practical notes for securing performance opportunities or inquiries through the production company.

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Biography

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

  • Creator & Director: Julia Rhoads, a cornerstone artist in the Chicago independent theater and dance scene, known for integrating live singing, spoken text, and movement into immersive performance experiences. Rink Life is produced by Lucky Plush Productions, a Chicago-based company renowned for experimental dance-theater works that blend narrative and physicality.
  • Production Company: Lucky Plush Productions, based in Chicago, IL, collaborating with artists to create bold, accessible performances that invite audiences to experience storytelling through movement and sound.
  • Concept & Style: A dance-theater piece inspired by 1970s roller rink culture, weaving live singing, libretto, and choreography to explore memory, identity, and communal ritual through kinetic storytelling.
  • Acknowledgments: 2018 National Theater Project Production & Touring Award (NEFA), recognizing innovative regional theater and support for touring productions.

The production

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Discography Highlights & Musical Elements

The essentials

Quick Facts About Rink Life

  • Rink Life is a production by Lucky Plush Productions (Chicago-based), created and directed by Julia Rhoads.
  • Genre/style: dance-theater show integrating live singing, spoken libretto, and movement; inspired by roller rink culture of the 1970s.
  • Award/recognition: Received a 2018 National Theater Project Production & Touring Award from the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA).
  • Past performances include The Yard (Martha’s Vineyard, MA) in 2022, The College of William & Mary (VA) in 2022, and Maui Arts & Cultural Center (HI) in 2022.
  • Social/official presence is via Lucky Plush Productions’ channels and the NEFA grant page.

Biography

  • Creator & Director: Julia Rhoads, a cornerstone artist in the Chicago independent theater and dance scene, known for integrating live singing, spoken text, and movement into immersive performance experiences. Rink Life is produced by Lucky Plush Productions, a Chicago-based company renowned for experimental dance-theater works that blend narrative and physicality.
  • Production Company: Lucky Plush Productions, based in Chicago, IL, collaborating with artists to create bold, accessible performances that invite audiences to experience storytelling through movement and sound.
  • Concept & Style: A dance-theater piece inspired by 1970s roller rink culture, weaving live singing, libretto, and choreography to explore memory, identity, and communal ritual through kinetic storytelling.
  • Acknowledgments: 2018 National Theater Project Production & Touring Award (NEFA), recognizing innovative regional theater and support for touring productions.

Discography Highlights & Musical Elements

  • The show’s music weaves original compositions and live performance, designed to complement the librettos and movement sequences. While not a traditional music album, the scores and songs are a signature element of Rink Life’s stage experience.
  • Music direction and collaboration typically revolve around a live musical framework that enhances the roller rink atmosphere and theatrical storytelling.

Past Performances & Venues

  • The Yard, Martha’s Vineyard, MA — 2022
  • The College of William & Mary, VA — 2022
  • Maui Arts & Cultural Center, HI — 2022

Upcoming Tours & Booking Info

  • As of 2025, the official site lists no upcoming Rink Life performances. Booking inquiries are handled directly through Lucky Plush Productions (Kim Goldman, Managing Director). If you’re an presenter or venue interested in scheduling, contact details are typically routed through the production company’s official channels.
  • We recommend reaching out via Lucky Plush Productions for the latest information on potential engagements, residency possibilities, or touring options tied to Rink Life.

Official Socials & Websites

For direct inquiries about Rink Life bookings or to discuss potential engagements, you can connect with the managing director at Lucky Plush Productions.

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