Circle of Apathy: a firmament a fantasia

“In the beginning there was nothing. Then there was everything.”

In Circle of Apathy the ensemble explores the cycles of growth and disintegration intrinsic to nature. Over the course of two acts with dance and music, performers work together to build physical structures which increase in precarity as the group strives toward expansion.

The performance is 90 minutes with no intermission.

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House of DOV’s world premiere dance “Circle of Apathy” with soul-funk music from Family Junket, celebrating the 2026 Ragdale Ring

The 2026 Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series kicks off Saturday June 20-21 with the world premiere of Circle of Apathy, the new dance project from House of DOV with live music from Family Junket.

Both dates include a full outdoor performance of Circle of Apathy using Front of House as performance stage and audience seating. Sunday, June 21 is Ragdale Family Day with additional activities and a special presentation by the theater duo Well-Balanced Dads.

We invite attendees to arrive early with their own blankets, folding chairs and food and enjoy a picnic along the prairie. There will be a limited number of additional chairs provided by Ragdale.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Opening Night World Premiere

4:00 PM Campus open: bring a picnic and tour the Ragdale grounds and gardens

6-7:30 PM Circle of Apathy by House of DOV, with Family Junket

7:30-8:00 PM closing musical set by Family Junket

Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Ragdale Family Day

Additional programming on this date includes facepainting, arts and crafts, and a special appearance from the Well-Balanced Dads

12:30 PM Campus open: bring a picnic and tour the Ragdale grounds and gardens

1:30-2 PM Well-Balanced Dads

2:30-4 PM Circle of Apathy by House of DOV, with Family Junket

4-4:30 PM closing musical set by Family Junket