The 2018 Cadets Present: The Unity Project

The 2018 Cadets Present: The Unity Project

“When we stand together, we stand as one, unified by a shared vision and the promise of the limitless potential of the human spirit," said Shanefield.

May 11, 2018 by Andy Schamma
The 2018 Cadets Present: The Unity Project

The Cadets have announced their new show for 2018: "The Unity Project." The program will replace the previous show concept called "The Conversation—Everyone's Talking and Nobody's Listening" that was announced via a Facebook live session.


Designer Drew Shanefield's inspiration behind the show concept comes from a quote by Mahatma Gandhi which says: "unity, to be real, must stand the severest strain without breaking.” 

From the official announcement, Shanefield says the show “follows a trajectory and evolution from disjunction to cohesion, through the synergy of design and performers coming together—from the seemingly unrelated juxtaposition of visual and sound to the exquisite coordination of power and passion.”

Music selections include:

  • "Opening Scene" by Drew Shanefield, Tom Aungst, and Omar Carmenates
  • "Sensemaya" by Silvestre Revueltas
  • "Misterioso" by Drew Shanefield
  • "Demonic Thesis" by John Psathas
  • "Ara Batur" by Sigur Ros
  • "Ballet Sacra" by David Holsinger