We Can Always Tell - Philadelphia Fringe Festival

We Can Always Tell

Kendall Niblett

Dance, Performance Art, Storytelling & Spoken Word

We Can Always Tell is a one human production imagined and performed by Kendall Niblett. Using dance, poetry, and visual art as mediums and their body as the instrument, Kendall transposes their experience medically transitioning into an evening length dance performance that emphasizes how all humans know the feeling of their own bodies hurting them, physical limitations, or feeling disturbed by their reflection.

Each facet of Kendall's performance whether it be poetry, movement, or set design is derived from materials collected from their family members, friends, lovers, and passing strangers. As attacks on the trans community rapidly increase, this show is meant to radically initiate self-reflection, and inspire those who see it to be kinder to themselves and the people around them.

All are invited to circle the stage at the Icebox Project Space and experience original choreography, costuming, set design, and poetry that challenges what the eyes and ears perceive.

Details

Run Time: 50 mins

Ticket Price: $25

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: Icebox Project Space Gallery

Dates: September 16, 2026 - September 20, 2026

Buy Tickets

September 16, 2026 8.30pm

1400 N American St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 20, 2026 6.30pm

1400 N American St

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

About the Artist

Kendall Niblett, a native of Morris, Alabama, has been dancing for 25 years. They grew up training and competing with Encore Performance Company, and in 2019, Kendall obtained their Bachelor of the Arts in dance and creative writing from the University of Alabama. Following their degree, Kendall has performed with Urbanity Dance Company, Yonder Contemporary Dance Company, Jellybean Dance Collective, Team Kitty Koalition, and Kun Yang Lin/Dancers. Kendall continues to work as a freelance artist based in Philadelphia.

As a creator, Kendall produced The Sky and the Sea for the Urbanity X 2022 choreographic residency. They have choreographed internationally with Yonder Contemporary Dance Company at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Jellybean Dance Collective at the International Fitzgerald Conference. Additionally, Kendall’s projects have been featured in CREATE, BCA’s Dance Makers Laboratory, Alabama Dance Festival, Koresh Come Together Festival, Inhale Performance Series, Young Choreographers Festival, Boston Contemporary Dance Festival, Frame x Frame Film Festival, Alabama Repertory Dance Theater, and Dance Alabama Film Festival.

Through the generosity of Cannonball and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Kendall is now honored to bring their newest production, We Can Always Tell, to life at the Icebox Project Space September 16th and 20th.

Kendall Niblett Dancer
choreographer
poet
and set designer Kendall.niblett15@gmail.com
Victoria Niblett Costuming Victoria.niblett13@gmail.com
Evan Raudenbush Artistic Assistant evanraudenbush@gmail.com
Bailey Westbrook Artistic Assistant baileywestbrook@yahoo.com

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Violent Content

Adult Language

Strobe/Flashing Lights

Fog/Smoke Effects

gender based violence, gender dysphoria, sexual assault, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, transphobia, hate speech, & medical trauma

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require masks to be worn