December 9th at 7pm
Not One Real MF
by Radical Reversal
Radical Reversal explores music and language through a social justice lens and will perform original compositions from their project Not One Real MF, which weaves a necessary critique of the criminal justice system using instrument and poetic voice.
The Box
by Tina Bararian Dance Company
Solitary confinement, a deeply distressing ordeal for political detainees in Iran, takes a toll on their mental and physical health. In this state, their auditory experience is limited to the "Azan" call to prayer, the distressing cries of fellow prisoners, or an eerie silence. Their movements and space are limited within a confined environment. This piece will delve into the transformation of human instincts from natural to survival mode. Some prisoners, like Toomaj (an Iranian rapper), endure severe torture, while others, like Vahid Afkari, have been in solitary confinement for 1000 days.
Sibling Sperm
by Imperfect Productions
When a queer couple decides to get pregnant, they must agree on a sperm donor before they start a family.
The Ciba Reading
by Chinese Artists and Organizers (CAO) Collective离离草
Invited by Chinese Artists and Organizers (CAO) Collective, a group of Chinese queer feminists will read collectively written poems addressed to diasporic experiences of grief, rage, empowerment and transnational care. This performance is a new iteration of our Ciba Punch performance in 2022 where twenty-two performers punched on sticky rice to make the traditional Chinese ciba rice cakes while chanting poetry in Manhattan Chinatown. These poems were newly written in the collective poetry workshops that we have hosted since the Ciba Punch, using the Exquisite Corpse method of random reassignment. Where CAO’s process of writing already explores co-authorship and community narratives, this reading/performance will further highlight the multivocality of the pieces by choreographing the live reading with audio recordings from the Ciba Punch.
The Inferno
by Eleanor Klein
Grace and Alice, the two lone surviving astronauts of a nuclear Armageddon on Earth, await the coming of the Alien Red Queen - culminating in a shocking finale.
Inconceivable
by Blessed Unrest
Inconceivable is a quest to discover how our past experiences, individual and collective, marry with our present realities. What do we value in ourselves and our communities? How does this manifest in raw and authentic ways through the body?
Struggles and Hope
by Àkójọpọ Music Foundation
Join us for an extraordinary performance of 'Struggles and Hope,' a poignant song cycle by composer and singer Ongama Mhlontlo. This 15-minute set explores the universal themes of resilience and the indomitable human spirit of hope. Through a unique fusion of piano, voice, and strings, we invite you to embark on an emotional journey that celebrates hope in the face of adversity.
*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have a covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks, when not eating or drinking.