Abolition in Evolution- Part 2: Shoes

About the Work

Shoes is an allegory using feet and the shoes that adorn them to represent journey, judgment, and individuality. “Our gait can reveal us to be buoyant or bullish, dispirited or steadfast" (Cicely Tyson). What if we could walk uniquely yet together towards Utopia?

• Run Time: 50 minutes

• Company Premiere: 2024

• Choreographer: Karen Charles

• Lighting Design: Karin Olson, Alice Endo

• Costume Design: Sarah Bahr

• Music: Jean Jenrenaud, Olafur Arnalds & SOHN, Amy Denio & Petunia, Bicep, Loftur Freyr Sigfusson, Travon Pitts, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Meshell Ndegeocello, Max Richter, Dainel Hope & Zurcher Kammerorchester, Ambrose Akinmusire, Stan Walker, Gary Clark Jr.