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surface tensioN
(excerpt of developing wip)
2026
On the Boards (Seattle, WA) & Westside Theater (Missoula, MT)
Concept & Direction: Undercurrent (Alethea Alexander + Hilary Grumman)
Performers: Alethea Alexander, Danielbi Perdomo, Emma Sumanaweera, Hilary Gumman, Leah James Russell, maia melene d'urfé, Nikki Flores
Original Soundscore: Marco Gill
Lighting: live-generated by the performing artists
In Surface Tension (developing work), Undercurrent company dancers investigate the use of directed lighting as a tool for sociopolitical narrative; in a climate where difference, tenderness, compassion and collective caretaking are challenged and devalued daily, this piece examines what, who and how we see.
photos: Allina Yang
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