Obscurum
Obscurum examines and explores the reactions and dynamics of five dancers in an ever-changing environment of light and dark. As dancers emerge from the omnipresent darkness, they viscerally work to stay within the safety of light, to feel its warmth and repose, and to avoid the temptation of a malevolent unknown. This juxtaposition leaves open the question of the true meaning of light and dark.
Choreographer: Joel K. Linebach
Dancers (quintet): Joel K. Linebach, Claire Christie, Megan Halley, Beatrix Knight, Mikayla Heinrich-Wong
Costume Design: Joel K. Linebach
Lighting Design: Joel K. Linebach
Music: Nico Muhly and Valgeir Sigurdsson
Premiere Date: April 13th, 2023
Premiere Location: Mather Dance Center, Department of Dance, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Photos by Brad Petot