National Sawdust: Left & Right
Free (Free)
Left and Right is a collaboration between composer/performer Molly Joyce, dancer Jerron Herman, writer Max Greyson, and director Austin Regan that examines historical myths of the left versus right side. The work specifically explores the traditionally cursed and dark left side of the body, sourcing stories from ancient Mesopotamians to the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. These societies collectively held strong biases against the left hand, often relegated to curses and inflicting injury while the right hand was considered healing and beneficent. Left and Right intersects, overlaps, diverges, and collaborates through the disparate yet synergic disciplines of dance and music, with a digital film presentation to unite and contrast the two. The work will incorporate accessibility as aesthetic, including open captions, sign language interpretation, and audio and sound descriptions, with contributions from curator Sandy Guttman and more. This presentation is part of Joyce's season-long fellowship with National Sawdust and the Center for Ballet and the Arts. This event is part of National Sawdust’s Digital Discovery Festival.
The broadcast will take place at 6pm Eastern / 3pm Pacific.
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