TOUCH CODE: (Re) Claiming Space (2021)

“Touch Code is a gorgeous blend of visceral movement, dynamic music, and carefully considered theatricality. It allowed me an opportunity to both mourn the connection I’ve missed, and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. The sound score and architecture of the space add richness to the work, and I loved witnessing the deep intimacy the performers share with one another. What a gift to experience live performance again! Don’t miss it.” —audience member

ABOUT THE WORK

The full evening, all female sextet, explores the central themes of boundaries and reclamation as flutist, Julie Johnson, performs original scores of her experimental and contemplative music. The dancers traverse the soundscape and mysterious, sculptural environment on a relentless journey of agency, investigating the stories that reside between—us. The choreography amplifies the energy and responsiveness to the interruption of personal space by exhibiting a raw and exposed view to the desire, resistance, uncertainty, power, or lack of power, in proximity.

LENGTH: APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES

PREMIERED AT THE SOUTHERN THEATER

The Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454

FEATURING PERFORMING ARTISTS

Emma Marlar, Gemma Isaacson, Genevieve Waterbury, Julie Johnson, Margaret Ogas, Marisol Herling, and Sharon Picasso

COLLABORATING ARTISTS

Sculpture and Set Design: Jess Kiel-Wornson

Sound Direction and Design: Dan Dukich

Lighting Design: Mike Grogan

Technical and Stage Management: Sarah Salisbury

Promotional Photography: Jennifer Glaws

Photography Documentation & Archive: Bill Cameron (a collection of his photos featured above)

Videography: Cully Gallagher with Tamara Ober and TJ Tronson

TOUCH CODE: (Re) Claiming Space was made possible by the producing support of The Southern Theater and the Performance Partnership Program. In addition support was provided by: Jennifer Glaws, a fiscal year 2021 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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