The Bates Dance Festival presents “Boys in Trouble,” performed by Sean Dorsey Dance, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, July 12 and 14, at Schaeffer Theatre, 329 College St., Lewiston. Led by the nation’s first prominent transgender modern dance choreographer, Sean Dorsey, the company performs the New England premiere of a festival co-commission. Full-throttle dance, partnering, highly physical theater and storytelling examine and challenge American views of masculinity. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors and $12 for students. FMI and tickets: 207-786-6161 or batesdancefestival.org. (Lydia Daniller photo)