about
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Scription Dance Theatre is a Chicago-based contemporary dance company directed by Matt Haskett. We aim to script narrative into motion. Scription strives to create opportunities for dancers to tap into their theatrical instincts in work that always seeks to tell a story.
The company is collaborative in nature and values world building, character development, and dramatic tension all told through a contemporary blend of movement. With our beginning Chapter in the works, you can expect our upcoming Dance film and our first annual show coming december 2026.
Originally from Northern Virginia, Matt Haskett grew up in a competition dance studio where he trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. He continued his education in dance at James Madison University where Matt started his choreographic journey while also being a member of the Virginia Repertory Dance Company as well as Mozaic Dance Team.
Following his time at JMU, Matt moved to Chicago with dreams of dancing and choreographing professionally where he met Venetia Stifler and Concert Dance Inc.Matt now tours the nation with Catapult Entertainment. In between tours, he has started his own dance company, Scription Dance Theatre. The company alllows Matt to commit to his choreographic craft and create opportunities for working movement artists in Chicago.
the Director
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With Chapter 1 in the works, you can expect our 1st annual show coming December 2026 and more performances to be announced!
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With Chapter 1 in the works, you can expect our 1st Dance Film in early-mid 2026 as well as a number of other projects on the board!