SHIFTING SHORES

Environmental migration, also known as climate migration, refers to the movement of people from their homes due to environmental factors such as natural disasters, drought, rising sea levels, and other climate-related changes. As the impacts of climate change intensify, the number of environmental migrants is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. This type of migration presents unique challenges, including displacement, loss of livelihoods, and potential conflicts over resources. Addressing the root causes of environmental migration and implementing sustainable solutions are essential to mitigating the effects of climate change and supporting those who are forced to leave their homes due to environmental factors.

Choreography by Miguel Perez 

Dancers: V Cangelosi, Julie Davis, Kristina Ancil Edwards, Carmen Eguez, Tannin Forsyth, Alexa Gajeton, Lindsay Benson Garrett, Olivia Gotsch, Miguel Perez, Amelia Virtue

Music: La visite, Boys, Por Siempre, Pampa, La ruche, and Familia by Guillaume Ferran; The End by November Ultra

LIGHTING DESIGNER Alex Broening

PROJECTION DESIGNER Robby Williams TECHNICAL VIDEOGRAPHER Randy West Monarch Productions Media, LLC USHERS

PHOTOGRAPHER Anthony Johnson

WHISPERS OF THE FOREST

Choreography by Miguel Perez & River City Taiko

Costume Design: Carmen Eguez and River City Taiko

Dancers: V Cangelosi, Colleen Edwards, Kristina Ancil Edwards, Carmen Eguez, Tannin Forsyth, Alexa Gajeton, Lindsay Benson Garrett, Olivia Gotsch, Miguel Perez, Lydia Ross, Amelia Virtue

River City Taiko members: Alasdair Denvil (director), Nikki Aldridge, Tsugumi Fukuma, Yumi Hwang, Sharon Plata,
Jeriel Pongs, Audrey Short, Zach Sowers, Akira Suzuki, Tadao Uchisawa, Hien Vo

Music:
River City Taiko; Satsuki by Marco Lienhard; Yodan-uchi by Oedo Sukeroku Taiko

SPIRIT LAKE

In 1980, scientists predicted the imminent eruption of Mount Saint Helens in Washington State. One lodge owner, Harry R. Truman, refused to vacate the Spirit Lake location he’d owned for years. The “rosy-cheeked curmudgeon” became a staple of interviews because of his refusal to heed the warnings of authorities and the rumblings of the mountain. The most common question from reporters before the May 18th, 1980 eruption: Would he get out in time? Or would he stay?

Choreography by Kristina Ancil Edwards

Sound design & background design by Phil Edwards Dancers: Julie Davis, Colleen Edwards, Carmen Eguez, Alexa Gajeton, Amelia Virtue

Sound Credits: Nils Frahm, F.S. Blumm

News clips from channel KATU, Robin Anderson, Harry R Truman, among others

Lighting Designer- Alex Broening

PER SEMPRE TUO

Choreography by Miguel Perez

Dancers: Arianna Lawson and Joe Seaton
Music: The Braid (From “La Tresse” soundtrack) by Ludovico Einaudi

LIGHTING DESIGNER Alex Broening

TECHNICAL VIDEOGRAPHER Randy West Monarch Productions Media, LLC USHERS

PHOTOGRAPHER Anthony Johnson