Premiere New York Premiere
Country of Origin United States
Description The 1960s' groundswell of social protest, brought to a violent boil by the incendiary activities of the Weather Underground, inspires David Dorfman Dance's underground, a compelling and provocative exploration of political activism. Dorfman captures the era's restive mood and dangerous politics through an electrifying combination of live performance, cutting-edge LED technology, 60s music, and a score by Jonathan Bepler (composer for Matthew Barney's Cremaster films).
underground builds upon Dorfman's core company of dancers with dozens of new performers to recreate a political demonstration that collapses into a riot. Confrontation and opposition abound, as we are challenged with profound and troubling questions about the nature of protest: What happens when activism veers into violence? And what about killing to make a statement? Can that ever be justified?
As our nation is gripped by the fear of terrorism and the world around us erupts in social revolution, these questions have never been more important or more loaded with ramifications. And as articulated by Dorfman and his skilled performers, they take on a newfound urgency.
Identifier 2006f.00855
