ASFA's Wes Chapman spotted in 2025 drama, Dreams

Sidewalk Cinema is hosting a special screening of Dreams on Thursday, March 5 🎥 #weschapman #asfa #ballet #dreams #birmingham

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Wes Chapman—a lifelong performer, former Artistic Director of the Alabama Ballet and current Dance Chair ASFA—recently played a role in Dreams, a 2025 drama starring Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández. Sidewalk Cinema is hosting a special screening of the film on Thursday, March 5, with Wes Chapman in attendance at the 6:30PM showing.

Why it matters

Wes Chapman's role in the 2025 drama Dreams highlights the growing prominence of Birmingham's arts community, with local talents like Chapman appearing in major film productions. The special screening at Sidewalk Cinema provides an opportunity for Birmingham residents to see the film and interact with one of the local stars.

The details

In the film Dreams, Wes Chapman played the role of the ballet director, a fitting part given his background as a former principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and the Bavarian National Ballet, as well as his current position as the Dance Chair at the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA). The film, written and directed by Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco, stars Jessica Chastain as a wealthy American socialite who begins a dangerous affair with a talented Mexican ballet dancer, played by Isaac Hernández.

  • Dreams was released in 2025.
  • Sidewalk Cinema is hosting a special screening of Dreams on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Wes Chapman

The Dance Chair at the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) and a former principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and the Bavarian National Ballet.

Jessica Chastain

An American actress who starred as Jennifer McCarthy, a wealthy American socialite, in the 2025 drama Dreams.

Isaac Hernández

A Mexican ballet dancer who portrayed Fernando Rodriguez, a talented Mexican ballet dancer, in the 2025 drama Dreams.

Michel Franco

A Mexican filmmaker who wrote and directed the 2025 drama Dreams.

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What’s next

Wes Chapman will be in attendance at the 6:30PM showing of Dreams at Sidewalk Cinema on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The takeaway

Wes Chapman's role in the 2025 drama Dreams showcases the growing prominence of Birmingham's arts community, with local talents like Chapman appearing in major film productions. The special screening at Sidewalk Cinema provides an opportunity for Birmingham residents to engage with the city's vibrant arts scene and interact with one of its local stars.