Something about The Dark
Que a chopped n screwed slow jam and dim the lights. Now let them flicker. Now close your eyes. Open them and blink slowly. At me. Feel the swish of my hips across the room from you and listen to the sound of the love song that plays in the back. Wait? Is it heartbreak? You listen up. Sweat drips. Heads in the room bounce slowly and then drop down….
Socrates, an odyssey
Socrates is an average, everyday sock – a plain sock, not a sock that anybody would particularly remember. But today, they find themselves in the worst of all situations: in the chaos of a spin cycle, they have lost their mate. Thus commences an epic odyssey of a little sock in a big house, braving mythic monsters, uncharted lands, and terrifying pets, all to be reunited with their other half….
soapbox
soapbox* is a dance theater trio which satirizes lectures as a physicalized form of communication. The work incorporates live rhythmic text, improvised movement modes, large dynamic dance phrases, and intricate partnering. Inspired (in part) by working within academia and the performative nature of teaching, the piece questions what it means to be the orator on any given subject. There are comedic compositional explorations of the word “soapbox” as a miniature platform…
Smile! You’re On Camera
“Smile! You’re On Camera” is an interactive, multimedia dance performance exploring the relationship between performer and audience member. How will the audience react to watching a performance that includes watching themselves? When does the viewer switch from audience member to performer? Can those roles coexist in one person?
Skerryvore: A Tale of Terror
In December 1876, the crew of the remote lighthouse at Skerryvore disappeared. The only witness was a young girl called Mary Campbell. 23 years later, she is mesmerized so she can recall the mysterious events. But all is not quite as it seems… This story was written as a site specific piece for London’s Old Operating Theatre and explores the gendered ideas of mental illness that were prominent in the…
CANCELED: Sisyphus & Siri
This show has been canceled. The magician you are about to meet is already dead; he doesn’t know it yet. Join your host, Siri, as she introduces you and guides you through an evening of mystery and impossibility laced with dark comedy and a pinch of Greek mythology. Not suitable for audiences under 16 years of age.
Scribble Sky
Ever daydream while gazing up at the clouds? What if we told you that those daydreams can become plays, and those clouds can become characters? With your creativity, anything is possible! Join Philadelphia Young Playwrights for Scribble Sky, a signature activity that will show you one of the zillion ways to make a play. We’ll move our daydreams onto pages of paper, and take our plays from the clouds to…
PLAYLIST
PLAYLIST a potent taste of my mental health and life unfolding through all of its mess, while discovering access to all of its beauty. Born out of a myriad of experiences from the last six years, this piece moves through spaces of grief, debilitating depression, weakness, falling in love, the joy in finding one’s self, persevering through depression, heartbreak, new beginnings and more to come still pending. Using reenactment, movement…
Side C Presents Queen’s “A Night at the Opera”
Step into Side C, where an iconic album is played start to finish without stopping, accompanied by mesmerizing performances of circus and variety artists. This evening, Side C presents Queen’s album, “A Night at the Opera” which includes hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “You’re My Best Friend.” Side C is a spectacular show, as well as a fun opportunity for the artists. The show follows an open mic format, giving…
Side C Presents Björk’s Homogenic
Step into Side C, where an iconic album is played start to finish without stopping, accompanied by mesmerizing performances of circus and variety artists. This evening, Side C presents Björk’s album, “Homogenic” which includes hits like “Jóga” and “Hunter.” Side C is a spectacular show, as well as a fun opportunity for the artists. The show follows an open mic format, giving amateurs their moment in the spotlight and allowing…
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