As part of our annual Attitude series coming this May, Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director and CEO Nick Mullikin will present his groundbreaking World Premiere of Erase the Night. This emotional production will explore the profound themes of addiction, isolation, and the power of community support, weaving a tale of struggle, hope, and connection through breathtaking and narrative dance.
As a prelude to Erase the Night, Nashville Ballet will be hosting a series of Community Conversation events, that will serve as an opportunity to create inroads in our community. In partnership with state and local addiction and mental health resource organizations, we are offering educational programming and community conversations like these to spread awareness, provide resources, and share a message of hope.
“The purpose of this art is to inspire us, heighten our emotions, and give us a visceral experience,” said Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director and CEO. “Sometimes these stories reach into the depths of struggle, sorrow, and how someone can be lost in the spiraling of addiction. But these stories also bring to light how strength can be discovered, how support can be shared, and how there is grace and profound beauty in the journey of recovery.”
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Monday, March 24, 2025 from 6-7:30 p.m.
The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
3630 Redmon Street
Nashville, TN 37209
Our panelists will be
Lisa Monteggia, PhD, is a neuroscientist, Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Psychiatry & Psychology and the Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute.
Stephan Heckers, MD, MSc, is the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University and a professor of psychiatry, radiology, and radiological sciences.
Stephen Loyd, MD is the Chief Medical Officer for Cedar Recovery and current chair of the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
Kristen Gilliand, PhD, is the Director of Outreach and Advocacy Programs for the Warren Center for Neuroscience and Drug Discovery, and Assistant Professor of Research at Vanderbilt University. She will moderate the panel.
This project is made possible thanks to support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Sandra Schatten Foundation, and Nashville Ballet’s generous donors. For more information on how to support this project and help bring the vision of Nick Mullikin’s Erase the Night to life on stage, please visit our website.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental illness, you are not alone. There are many support services and treatment options that may help. Visit our website for a list of resources.