The Innocents

From creator & choreographer, Dr. Ali Duffy:

 

"I made a dance about gun violence affecting children. I cried a lot while making it and wish that it didn’t feel critical to speak to such a tragic, unnecessary phenomenon. But the dancers dove right into this difficult topic with their whole selves. And so many designers worked tirelessly to help realize my vision for the piece. I can’t describe how proud and in awe I am of the dancers, our wonderful collaborator, Kristy Kristinek, and of our work, The Innocents. Here are some images of the work and the poem that inspired it":

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If I must die

Refaat Alareer

If I must die you must live

to tell my story

to sell my things

to buy a piece of cloth,

and some strings,

(make it white with a long tail)

so that a child, somewhere in Gaza

while looking heaven in the eye

awaiting his dad who left in a blaze—

and bid no one farewell

not even to his flesh

not even to himself—

sees the kite, my kite you made, flying up

above

and thinks for a moment an angel is there

bringing back love

If I must die

let it bring hope

let it be a tale

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Silks & Poppies: Kristy Kristinek

Scenic Design & Projections: Justin Radcliffe, Matt Chilcoat

Lighting: Rowan Grossman

Costumes: Beau Hamilton, Bailey Lewis

Photography: Andrea Bilkey, Ali Duffy