Kea and the Ark

Through puppetry, dance, electric cello, and storytelling Sebastienne Mundheim/White Box Theatre share the story of independent, revolutionary thinker and maker, Kea Tawana, a woman who built an 86-foot long, three-story tall ark in the Central Ward of Newark as an act of protest, tenacity, and imagination. Kea’s declaration that "there’s no place left on land for me" launched her incredible project. Originally commissioned by ArtYard in 2023, this performance has been presented by multiple colleges, theatres, and museums in the United States.

Runtime: 60-minute performance with optional post-performance time with the installation and artists.

In addition, White Box Theatre will share their discovery process for a new performance, Twist the Grid (June 4 & 5). That work-in-progress explores the myth, science, history, and imagination around the life of the Delaware River and the language of independence. CLICK HERE for more information.

And after the 5:30 p.m. performance on June 27, join Madeline Shuron from thINKingDANCE, Philadelphia’s independent dance criticism journal, for “Write Back Atcha!” a talk-back and mini-writing workshop. Shuron will guide attendees through a discussion of the show and exploration of language used to describe dance. Their words will be published in a crowd-sourced “review” on www.thinkingdance.net.