A Tonal Caress (2018)
In describing the catalyst for A Tonal Caress, artistic director Charlotte Boye-Christensen states, “While we as humans share a symphony of language, touch and fleeting looks that is truly remarkable, it still seems inadequate in the face of the infinite complexities between individuals and societies. Most evident presently, the divisiveness of our sociopolitical climate has created a sense of urgency around the notion that we must find better ways to connect and communicate with each other… The intent of combining choreography with sign language is to investigate how we communicate and alternate between the gross representations of expression and the subtle gesture as fleeting opportunity for connection. In this work, we aim to seek a deep communicative connection for both deaf and hearing audience and communities.”
This performance was staged at Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City in July 2018 and was a collaboration with V. Project and the Australian Arts Council.
Concept: Nathan Webster, Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Gary Vlasic, Choreography: Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Deaf poet/performer: Walter Kadiki, Dancers: Joseph Blake, Liz Ivkovich, Sydney Sorensen, Lighting: Cole Adams, Sound: Adam Day, Film: Jan Andrews, Photos: Jeffrey Juip and David Newkirk.