Premiere New York Premiere
Production Language English
Country of Origin United States
Description Using twenty-five tons of sand to transform the theater into a bustling beach, sunbathing characters offer up a range of seductive harmonies and melodic stories that glide between the mundane, the sinister, and the surreal. From the sprawling narrative of their lives emerges a piercing exploration of climate change, shining light on the complex relationship between people and our planet. The piece is brought to life by 13 vocalists who are surrounded by approximately 25 adventurous local community members who act as fellow beach-goers.
The US premiere of this theatrical installation enthralled audiences at the 2019 Venice Biennale, earning its all-woman creative team (Rugilė Barzdžiukaitė, Vaiva Grainytė, and Lina Lapelyte) the much-coveted Golden Lion. The BAM production also launched a nationwide tour from September 15—October 16 with stops in Philadelphia (Arcadia Exhibitions/Arcadia University as part of Philadelphia Fringe Festival), Bentonville (the Momentary), and Los Angeles (the Hammer, MOCA, and CAP UCLA).
Identifier 2021f.00915
