Persephone with Sebastian Rousseau
Persephone
A performance art work on the myth of Persephone. Each show is created in collaboration with a different artist, for varying interpretations of worship, sex, autonomy, violation, cycle, loss, and return. The girl goddess causes the seasons.
Collaborators: Carolyn Becker, Sebastian Rousseau, Hayley Cutler, Kunj, Legba Carrefour, Jane Claire Remick
Directed and initiated by Eames Armstrong
This production is presented as a part of the 2014 Capital Fringe Festival, a program of the Washington, DC non-profit Capital Fringe.
About Capital Fringe
Capital Fringe is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2005 with the purpose of connecting exploratory artists with adventurous audiences by creating outlets and spaces for creative, cutting-edge, and contemporary performance in the District. Capital Fringe’s vital programs ensure the growth and continued health of the local and regional performing arts community by helping artists become independent producers while stimulating the vibrant cultural landscape in our city.
A performance art work on the myth of Persephone. Each show is created in collaboration with a different artist, for varying interpretations of worship, sex, autonomy, violation, cycle, loss, and return. The girl goddess causes the seasons.
Collaborators: Carolyn Becker, Sebastian Rousseau, Hayley Cutler, Kunj, Legba Carrefour, Jane Claire Remick
Directed and initiated by Eames Armstrong
This production is presented as a part of the 2014 Capital Fringe Festival, a program of the Washington, DC non-profit Capital Fringe.
About Capital Fringe
Capital Fringe is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2005 with the purpose of connecting exploratory artists with adventurous audiences by creating outlets and spaces for creative, cutting-edge, and contemporary performance in the District. Capital Fringe’s vital programs ensure the growth and continued health of the local and regional performing arts community by helping artists become independent producers while stimulating the vibrant cultural landscape in our city.
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Persephone preview performance, with Legba Carrefour and Kunj
Persephone with Kunj
Persephone with Kunj
Persephone with Kunj