EXPLAIN NORMAL
Explain Normal unpacks the concept of “normal” as both survival mechanism and death making, as myth, as someone else’s truth, as a potent provocation for perspectives on society and difference, and how we value otherness. It is an original dance-theatre work directed by Daniele Constance, in collaboration with performing artists from Aha Ensemble artists from Phluxus2 Dance Collective. Explain Normal explores how these artists define perceptions of normalcy, through the lens of their diverse experiences.
Premiered at Metro Arts in October 2019, two week season.
Combining live and pre recorded audio, movement and verbatim; Explain Normal explores how this collective of artists define perceptions of normalcy, through the lens of diverse experiences. This exciting new work explores the juxtaposition of the artists, their bodies and identities; experimenting together to develop a shared movement language and collaborative practice across a rich and diverse range of personal performance histories.
Director: Daniele Constance
Choreographer: Nerida Matthaei
Performing Artists from Aha Ensemble: Allycia Staples, Megan Louise West, Rebecca Dostal, Ruby Donohoe, Mitchell Runcie, Kayah Guenther
Performing Artists from Phluxus2 Dance Collective: Charles Ball, Nadia Milford
Lighting Design: Keith Clark
Sound Design: Joseph Burgess
Photography: Jorge Serra