In a color photograph, five dancers are shown connected by arms and legs. Rachael on the far left is standing with arms reached to her side and the floor, to her right she is connected to Tiffany who is reaching out to her left connected to Ka. Below Ka, Clarissa sits regally, eyes closed, chin over her left shoulder, her right hand is connected to Gabriele is laying with their head towards Clarissa while their feet are connected to Rachael’s right arm, completing the shape.
Into The Dark is a new ensemble work instigated by Jess Curtis in collaboration with a diverse ensemble of Blind, Low Vision and Sighted performers, addressing the physical, subconscious, and literal effects of western culture’s binary mythologizing of darkness and light. A significant period of the piece takes place in total darkness. House staff will be available to escort anyone out of the theater if they should need to leave for any reason. All audience members are given ‘glow sticks’ which they can activate to signal their desire to leave.
The performance lasts approx. 75 minutes. Pre-boarding (early seating) will be offered for people with mobility impairments. There will be no late seating once the show has begun.
This production runs Thursday - Sunday from November 9 – November 19, 2023 at CounterPulse SF.
Audio Description by Gravity Access Services is available for every show.
Haptic Access Tours will take place at 7 PM, one hour before every show. The duration of the tour is approx. 20-30 minutes. Audio Description + Haptic Access Tour by Europa Grace of Gravity Access Services. Register for headsets and tour at: michael@jesscurtisgravity.org
CouterPulse is an ADA accesible venue.
All seating for Into the Dark is on one level, there is no limit to the number of spaces for wheelchair users who reserve tickets and arrive on time for preboarding. There is no late seating.
Deaf Access - Our Deaf advisors and friends have let us know that the amount of darkness central to this performance is not comfortable for most Deaf people. Deaf audience members who might be interested in attending in spite of the darkness may contact us to discuss individual accommodations such as touch-based Sign Language Interpretation.
For more details visit Gravity’s website.
Tickets are $0-$50 sliding scale, NOTAFLOF
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For questions email info@jesscurtisgravity.org.