FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Anna Rose Ii-Epstein
Co-Artistic Director & Co-Producer of [Trans]formation
AnnaRose@NothingWithoutaCompany.org
Nothing Without a Company and the Living Canvas Present
[Trans]formation
Devised by Ronen Kohn, Darling Squire, Avi Roque, Kevin Sparrow and Gaby Labotka
Directed by Gaby Labotka
November 17th – December 17th, 2016
Nothing Without a Company and The Living Canvas are proud to present the world premiere of [Trans]formation, devised by Ronen Kohn, Darling Squire, Avi Roque, Kevin Sparrow and Gaby Labotka based on works submitted from non-binary individuals around the country, and directed by Gaby Labotka. The show runs from November 17th through December 17th at The Vault at Collaboraction Studios in the Flat Iron Arts Building at 1579 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. Regular performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/2dcUgOJ
[Trans]formation is devised entirely from the works of, and performed by, transgender, genderqueer, intersex, and non-binary artists. Designed and directed in the style of The Living Canvas, nude performers utilize the expressive power and diversity of the human form clothed by projections to reveal, instead of conceal, every body’s possibility. [Trans]formation utilizes text, dance, movement, music, and the textures of projections to explore the naked truth of gender identity. [Trans]formation welcomes allies and those who know little about transgender and non-binary identities but would like to gain more awareness in the context of a theatrical production.
Prior to each performance of [Trans]formation there will be a short artistic “Portrait” of a local transgender/non-binary artist. Following each performance there will be an optional discussion and opportunity for audience members to participate by “transforming” their own bodies under the projections onstage. This original work was made possible through the collaboration of Nothing Without a Company’s vision of supporting LGBTQIA artists by providing a safe and creative space to explore their voices and talents, and The Living Canvas’s mission to celebrate and nurture the beauty and expressive power of all human bodies.
The [Trans]formation cast includes Gabriel Faith Howard, Ronen Kohn, Lily Jean, Chase Nuerge, Ben Polson, and Kevin Sparrow. Understudies are Lindsey Weiss and Peter Danger Wilde.
The [Trans]formation design team includes Chris Owens (Projections Designer), Sarah Putts (Sound Designer), Brittany Meyer (Set Designer), Michael J. Sanow (Technical Designer), and Marisa Allison (Costume Designer).
The [Trans]formation production team includes Anna Rose Ii-Epstein (Co-Producer/Co-Artistic Director of Nothing Without a Company), Pete Guither (Co-Producer/Artistic Director of The Living Canvas), Veronica Bustoz (Stage Manager), Charlie Hano (Assistant Director), Hannah Ii-Epstein (Co-Artistic Director of Nothing Without a Company), Kaitlin Carver (Casting), and Rebecca Kling (Advisor).
The Vault at Collaboration Studios in The Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
Previews November 15th and 16th, 2016 at 8pm
Opening Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Closing Saturday, December 17th, 2016
Thanksgiving week: Performance on Monday, November 21st at 8pm instead of Thanksgiving Day.