A special performance from Omaha’s tbd. dance collective, presented as part of the Luminarium’s seasonal exhibition, GLOW.
Upon discovering various aspects within the Glow exhibition, specifically the Shrumen Lumen and Moon exhibits, tbd. became fascinated with ideas surrounding lunar rhythms/cycles and how they affect the movement and activities of various organisms, and the bioluminescence and interconnectedness of mushrooms. To interact with these concepts further, tbd. centered the moon and the mushrooms visually as the base from which all movement was built around, as if everything was somehow activated and controlled by these structures. This led to a darker feeling show, where various creatures emerged, some less human than others – ultimately, things that move at night.
The performance features Mycelia, a work by Austin-based choreographer Alexa Capareda, originally set on tbd. company members in 2023. Mycelia is inspired by mycelia and intelligent interconnected networks; the piece experiments with ways we interact/communicate with, and tether to, each other. Within this performance, Mycelia is a site-specific piece, staged among the glowing mushrooms. Dancers, and their movement, will be a visual representation of the interwoven filaments that form the body of a fungus.
SHOW STRUCTURE, AUDIENCE SEATING, + WHAT TO EXPECT
AUDIENCE SEATING:
Upon arrival at the event, attendees will be encouraged to claim their seat in the Catch Waves gallery. They will be given a name card to reserve their chair. Chairs will be located on both the main floor of the museum and on the second floor along the railing looking down into the Catch Waves gallery. Luminarium staff will be available to direct folks to the seating area. After viewing the first 15 minutes of the performance in the Dig Deeper gallery, audience members will return to their previously identified seats in the Catch Waves gallery.
The first 15 minutes of the performance will take place in the smaller, Dig Deeper gallery located on the north side of the building. During this section, seating will not be provided for all attendees. Audience members may stand on the floor in open spaces to view the performances, or view the performance from the stairs or second floor looking down into the performance area. A few seats will be provided for those that need them on the ground level of the gallery. Upon completion of this section, audience members will be guided to the larger Catch Waves gallery. There will be 5 minutes of travel time for audience members to find their reserved seats in the main gallery.
The remaining 30 minutes of the performance will take place in the Catch Waves gallery.
LIGHTING:
Multicolored, theatrical lighting is used during this performance. There may be flashes, strobes, or bright lighting periodically throughout the show.
SOUND:
Earplugs will be provided at the front desk for those who need them. Music for the performance is prerecorded. Volume levels may vary throughout the show.
Who: Everyone
Where: 345 Riverfront Drive
When: December 21 | Doors Open: 7:00pm | Performance Begins: 7:30pm
Cost: $20 ($15 for Kiewit Luminarium members)
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