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Waiting Places: An Evening with Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber
June 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$40 – $60Experience the highly anticipated theatrical premiere of Waiting Places, the newest film from dance luminaries Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber, adapted from a live piece of the same name. Immediately following the screening, join Smith and Schraiber for an intimate, onstage live showing of a new work in process. This special event also includes a Q&A, offering a chance to hear directly from the artists as they discuss their critically acclaimed work on stage and in film. Preceding this event is a movement workshop led by Bobbi Jene Smith from 4:30-5:30PM.
The black-and-white image depicts two dancers, a man and a woman, in the midst of a performance. The man, wearing dark pants and shoes, is slightly bent forward, while embracing the woman, who is… standing on her toes. The scene takes place in a spacious room with a bare, textured wall and a gritty, worn floor. To the right, an overturned chair is visible on the floor. The words “WAITING PLACES” appear prominently in bold, uppercase letters across the image's center, partially obscuring the dancers. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of emotion and artistic expression.
