Photo by Ian Douglas.
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CPR 2022 Artist-in-Residence Ogemdi Ude hosts a movement and discussion based workshop exploring the roles that fabricating, lying, and fantasizing play in identity and community building. Joined by Ude’s collaborators, participants will sample choreography and scores from Ude's recent dance-theater work, I know exactly what you mean, a piece that investigates the roles of storytelling and lying in recovering cultural memory, establishing kinship amongst Black folks, and processing personal grief. Using the movement practice as jumping off point, participants will dive into theoretical (and physical) questions about how, when, and why we lie, and work towards a performance practice that acknowledges the importance of living on the edge of truth.
This program is open to movers of all levels.
This program will take place in-person at CPR – Center for Performance Research.
Performance Philosophy Reading Group is a regular reading group that invites artists and thinkers to facilitate discussion on a text or topic, in whatever way feels most productive.
“I know exactly what you mean” is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).
Important note about visiting CPR:
CPR requires all visitors, artists, and staff to provide documentation of full vaccination against Covid-19 as well as a vaccine booster (if eligible), along with a photo ID, to enter CPR. For more information about booster eligibility, please visit the CDC's website. Masks must also be worn at all times inside CPR.