A troupe that has won accolades on TV’s ”America’s Got Talent” and “Fake Off” will come to Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College, Easton, as part of the performing arts series.

Lightwire Theater brings its signature blend of light, music and storytelling with “The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen,” Oct. 18.

“The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen” is a reimagining of Aesop’s classic fable, set 10 years after the original race.

The story follows Tortoise and Hare as parents navigating a world of smartphones, video games and modern distractions. When their children set off on an adventure of their own, old rivals must work together to bring them home.

With dazzling visuals, heartfelt storytelling and a lively soundtrack, the inventive production offers a fresh, family-friendly take on a timeless tale.

The group combines theater and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness and is internationally recognized for its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry.

Lightwire gained national recognition as semi-finalists in season seven of “America’s Got Talent” in 2012 and as the grand-prize winners of TruTV’s “Fake Off” in 2014.

Co-creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp met in New York City while dancing in Twyla Tharp’s “Movin’ Out” on Broadway. The pair discovered their mutual love of art, theater and technology.

After coming across a product called, “el wire,” the lights turned on and the possibilities seemed endless.

Together, with their wives Eleanor and Whitney, they began to experiment with shapes and designs to develop puppetry-based neon creatures.

In 2007, they created their first show, “Dino-Light,” under Corbian Arts. In January 2012, Lightwire Theater was founded and premiered “The Ugly Duckling” and has since produced six shows.

Now based in New Orleans, Lightwire Theater continues to create and deliver innovative theatrical experiences to audiences worldwide.

Building Lightwire Theater’s electroluminescent characters starts from the ground up, utilizing recyclable materials, including aluminum rods, election signs, skateboard wheels, dryer ducting, plumbing supplies, PVC pipes, fishing poles, duct tape, zip ties and back packs to help define peaks and angles.

These commonplace items help create durable and pliable sculptures of 16-foot-tall birds, dinosaurs, ducks, soldiers, swords and more that can withstand the movement of the dancers for multiple performances.

Black fabric is added to the sculpture for dimension and then lined with electroluminescent wire, which is powered by batteries and gives 360 degrees of glowing light.

Performers include Ian and Eleanor Carney, Kevin Chick, Jesse Forcha, Symone Johnson, Tristan Rodney and Karah Haug.

“The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen,” 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Lightwire Theatre, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St., Lafayette College, Easton. 610-330-5009, https://williamscenter.lafayette.edu

“Curtain Rises” is a column about the theater, stage shows, the actors in them and the directors and artists who make them happen. To request coverage, email: Paul Willistein, Focus editor, pwillistein@tnonline.com