Twofold
Life In Death follows Jamie, a once-studious teenager, is tormented by his parents’ recent deaths, pushing him into a state of despair that finally leads to melancholy and violence. Lori, his aunt, takes him into care and attempts to restore him to his happy demeanor. Seven months have gone by, and he’s becoming increasingly depressed; his grades are decreasing, and he’s at his lowest point yet. Eventually, he meets Riley,…
Trabis
This proposal seeks to scrutinize the use of the body as an object of production and its relationship with acquired value. Trabis is the Latin word for Trabajo (work in Spanish), which means obstacle, difficulty, impediment.
tiny revolutions
In a post revolution world, we imagine the whimsy and we imagine the struggle. Learning cultural behaviors and making honest mistakes are actions that still occur in the post-capitalism world. Even once total liberation is reached, the future generations are in need of guidance! How do we love? How do we thrive? What do we need to pass on to the future inhabitants of our home planet? Through catchy melodies…
We Dance At Home, Alone
The South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA)’s First Days Project interviews asks Indianimmigrants to recount their experiences upon arriving in the U.S. ––anxiety, grief, excitementand awe underscores them all. Each interviewee recalls events of them out in the U.S. inexploration and discovery, but there was a tendency to also note the more quiet moments–– theones that happened in solitude, dancing around their homes. “And we were living in a onebedroom…
We Have Gone As Far As We Can Together
Loss has made a tenuous “we” of us all. — Judith Butler, Precarious Life WE BEGIN IN THE DARK AND DEATH IS THE BIRTH OF US We Have Gone As Far As We Can Together is a modular opera, a meeting of voices, a collectively sung ritual release. We Have Gone As Far As We Can Together is an expansive sonic conversation inspired by the sonic and spiritual resonance of…
This is How We Remember
This is How We Remember is a meditation on loss and wonder – both personal and collective – and our responsibility to remember ourselves to one another in the face of grief. A live multimedia performance featuring original movement by Mary McGrath and Zoe Rabinowitz, music score by Galen Bremer, lighting design by Connor Sale, text, and video projection on found and fabricated objects, the work bears witness to deterioration…
This Is America
This Is America Presents: A Live Standup, Sketch Variety Show Hosted by Philly based standup comedian Masha and staring skech comedy teams; InAction Network and This Is America!!! In this 90 minute show Masha will guide audiences through the fabric of American television starting with the sketch comedy team: InAction Network (no remote or subscription needed). InAction Network combines sketch, improv, clowning and bits to bring over the top laughs. Tune…
Woven Worlds: Traditional Tales and Personal Threads
Delve into “Woven Worlds: Traditional Tales and Personal Threads” with Denise McCormack at The Philadelphia Fringe Festival! Renowned storyteller and performance artist Denise McCormack invites you to delve into “Woven Worlds: Traditional Tales and Personal Threads,” a thought-provoking and captivating solo show at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, September 13 at 7 PM. Tickets are PWYC. Suggested: $15/pp In “Woven Worlds,” Denise McCormack masterfully intertwines ancient folktales with…
WORKINONIT
WORKINONIT is one of UMA’s signature performance series, entering its 6th year of operation. WORKINONIT unites dancemakers and performers of all levels. There are pieces presented by local professionals, pieces choreographed onto students and pieces made by emerging artists. It is a street dance focused dance salon. Expect more than just performance. Since UMA is a hub for street danc culture, the party is just as critical as the performance….
What is the Butt Game?
In 1989, when playwright Savannah Reich was three years old, her daycare was shut down by the Child Protection Agency under suspicion of child abuse. The primary investigator was particularly interested in something a child called the butt game, and interviewed many of the kids and parents to try to find out how it was played. This investigation was part of the Satanic Panic; a fear sweeping the nation over…
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