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Can’t Escape Racism in Spectrum’s Minstrel Show
Our society proclaims to be a progressive one, one that rises above stereotypes and prejudice. It’s not always true, of course, but maybe it’s the… Read More »Can’t Escape Racism in Spectrum’s Minstrel Show
Emotions Manifest in Whim’s OUT-spoken
“Dance is a form of human expression that we can all share and understand,” Whim W’him’s Artistic Director Olivier Wevers said in his pre-performance address… Read More »Emotions Manifest in Whim’s OUT-spoken
No Longer Invisible in Rambunctious 2.0
This year’s Black History Month has been a busy one nationwide, with conversations on the value of black lives happening in spaces ranging from presidential… Read More »No Longer Invisible in Rambunctious 2.0
Get IN-spired: Whim Continues to Stun
IN-spired, the latest performance from Seattle’s Whim W’Him, opened this past Friday, January 22, to a large crowd of enthused “Whimmers,” as artistic director Olivier… Read More »Get IN-spired: Whim Continues to Stun
Art and Exposition in The Withing Project
A woman dying of cancer tries to explain a phenomenon to her doctor—that when she’s with certain people, her pain dissipates. More, she says, than… Read More »Art and Exposition in The Withing Project
Epic Mythology Retold at Cabiri’s EZID
Fans of mythology and spectacle rejoice: The Cabiri is back with EZID, the second installment of an epic mythological trilogy, running June 12-13, 18-20 at… Read More »Epic Mythology Retold at Cabiri’s EZID
X-posed Angst at Whim W’him
In its five years as a company, Olivier Wevers’ Whim W’Him has established itself as a troupe of incredible dancers, with a legion of loyal… Read More »X-posed Angst at Whim W’him
Spectrum Unpacks Racism
Bring up the topic of race anywhere in the country, and most people react with telling responses: clammy expressions, uncomfortable gestures, righteous defensiveness, or even… Read More »Spectrum Unpacks Racism
Minstrel Show Update Revisits Race Conversation
For a good, hard look at race in America, go see Donald Byrd’s The Minstrel Show Revisited this weekend. Opening Thursday, February 20, as part… Read More »Minstrel Show Update Revisits Race Conversation