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“PERFECTOCORP welcomes its esteemed panel of judges to the 68th annual Most Perfect Person competition. In today’s session, finalist Jack McManus will make their case to earn this title through displays of perfection across multiple metrics. Our patented Mindscape technology will give you unprecedented insight into how the thoughts and impulses of this candidate align with their words and actions. PLEASE NOTE: PERFECTOCORP kindly requests no further questions or public…
Totally 80’s Homecoming
Marvin is in love with Lauren. Lauren wants to dump Jessie. Jessie plans on making a move on Lily. Lucy’s got a secret. Amy is still mad about losing the lead in the play. Kristen is spreading rumors. Principal Stern can’t get out of there fast enough. IF Dobbins shows up there is going to be trouble. And we are all pretty sure the DJ has been drinking… It’s an…
Torrent: Dancing in the Churn
An evening of contemporary dance featuring work by Evalina “Wally” Carbonell/Seed II Crown, Mijkalena Smith, Jessica Warchal-King/JCWK Dance Lab, Karen Fox/Bella Deluxe Entertainment, and Malcolm Shute/Human Landscape Dance. Our work explores current pressures on artists to not only survive, but respond to our culture’s attempts to silence dissenting viewpoints. Smith explores the use of education as protest, keeping the arts alive through mentorship. Shute’s “Waiting Room” explores the anxiety of…
To Whom Should I Complain
A nun walks into a comedy club… In this hilarious mash-up of Shakespeare and Stand-up, performer Moira McAuliffe imaginatively brings to life the character of Isabella from Measure for Measure, as she stumbles upon a comedy club, desperate to process the actions of all the messy men in her life. And though therapists worldwide may disapprove, the open mic offers her a lifeline. To Whom Should I Complain is a…
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD is a performance study of marriage and its ceremonies. A band of beauties and fools will speak on, dance around, serenade, photograph, bake about, and sit with the feelings and procedures that accompany this legal and cultural phenomenon. Think cabaret, open mic, or: a toast.
Timeless
Philadelphia’s Dancefusion and Moving Target will present a concert that promises to captivate and inspire, showcasing the artistry and versatility of both companies. Audiences can expect a dynamic interplay of historical and contemporary dance forms, weaving narratives that resonate deeply with themes of human experience. Dancefusion will present Legendary choreographer, Anna Sokolow’s timeless work Lyric Suite. Anna Sokolow is known as one of the most dynamic and uncompromising choreographers of…
Time Loops
Join our main artist as they go on a journey through time to embrace the history and find the heart of circus. This show features the spectacular staff (and friends!) of the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Philly’s home for recreational circus…in a church!
Through The Eyes Of A Women
Am I safe as a woman in America? This is the physical representation of the women/women presenting persons’ experiences in “the land of the free”. Showing how we fight physically, mentally, socially, and politically. This piece strives to acknowledge these systemic problems that have been perpetuated for centuries; it demands the viewer to reflect on their personal experiences that cause one to scream, “What the FUCK?” In the three sections,…
This Is America
This is America: A Monthly Variety Show is a tipsy, irreverent journey through the chaos of American life—where satire meets spectacle. Blending sharp political commentary with pop culture absurdity and the everyday quirks of modern existence, the show doesn’t so much examine society as it lurches, staggers, and belly-flops its way through it. Each month, This is America brings together a rotating lineup of cabaret artists, sketch comedians, and improvisers,…
This is a Message for Ted Campbell
Oona got her first cell phone at eleven. She received some odd voicemails: an expired car warranty, a dentist, an attorney… all meant for a man named Ted Campbell: the man who used to have her phone number. Oona goes on a journey to learn who he was, but discovers more about herself on the way.
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