created with support from the city of albuquerque urban enhancement trust fund and keshet dance and center for the arts, here, in this place was performed on the unceded historical, present, and future land of the Tewa people on may 27, 2023.
in three site-specific performances, here, in this place explores despair, belonging, and imagination, drawing from the work of Joanna Macy.
check out the zine that accompanied the performance here.
magnolia vahey at the albuquerque open space visitor center; photos by courtney kessler.
what does it mean to imagine a better future, and how do we do it?
performers created containers in which they could practice sitting with despair, seeking belonging, and experimenting with their imaginations.
breana connor and julianna massa at the albuquerque open space visitor center; photos by courtney kessler.
how can we move beyond feelings of individual shame towards belonging and care for one another?
sage simpson at the albuquerque open space visitor center; photos by courtney kessler.
how can we honor grief and despair as a reasonable response to the realities our communities face?
julianna massa 