Join Raymond Pinto and team.rolfes as they construct a performance that critically examines and extends the historical and conceptual legacy of “Happenings.” The work will draw inspiration from a loose, interpretative reading of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, with a particular focus on the play’s inherent themes of doubling and power dynamics.
A central element of this reinterpretation involves the dynamic roles assigned to “Team Rolfes.” Within the narrative structure of The Syntax of Undoing, Team Rolfes will embody a dual identity, serving as both Ariel and Caliban. This strategic doubling is not merely a symbolic gesture but a functional one; Team Rolfes will be instrumental in facilitating the multifaceted layers of doubling that permeate the performance. Furthermore, their agency will extend to the virtual dimension of the piece, where their movements and interactions will be essential to the intricate choreography of the live dancers. Their presence will thus bridge the physical and digital, influencing and responding to the unfolding narrative and movement. The presentation will be followed by a conversation between the artistic team, and you.
