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Kyle Marshall Choreography with Blackbox Ensemble: Femenine

  • July 11 - 12, 2025
  • PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance

    2980 New York 66
    Chatham, New York 12037
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Description

Kyle Marshall “demonstrated that rare and hard-to-define thing: a choreographic voice like no one else’s” (The New York Times). 

 

An evening-length dance piece set to composer Julius Eastman’s (1940-1990) jubilant work of the same title, “Femenine” (1974) is a celebration choreographed by Kyle Marshall, with music performed live by the BlackBox Ensemble. Dressed in non-binary expressions, six dancers ebb between joyfully queer geometry and dense solos of honesty, creating a community driven by musicality and dramatic moments of power. Washed in an ocean of bells, vibraphone, brass, woodwinds and strings, the work carries us through spaces for softness and affirmation, revealing the shadows and shimmers of Eastman’s life and legacy. 

 

Partially developed in residency at PS21, Femenine is a celebration of Black and Brown LGBTQ+ people and artistry in times of resilience and solidarity. 

 

After the performance on Saturday evening, the BlackBox Ensemble will be presenting an immersive sonic experience featuring music by Julius Eastman and more. All Femenine  ticket holders are invited to stay for this performance, and concert tickets also can be purchased separately.

Date & Time

Jul 11 - 12, 2025

Venue Details

PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance

2980 New York 66
Chatham, New York 12037 PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance
PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance

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