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Photo by Steven Pisano.

The History of Empires

Northwest

When

May 16–19, 2024

Daily, Times vary

Cost: $20 - $50

Where

Ellyn Bye Studio

128 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

This exuberant dance theater work by acclaimed NY theater company Witness Relocation investigates the rise and fall of empires — historical, contemporary, urban, political, and even in personal domains.

Performed and co-choreographed by Marcus McGregor, marking his return to performance after a 15-year hiatus, following a distinguished career as a dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem and Feld Ballet. Other collaborators include Dan Safer, Daniel Pettrow (THE WOOSTER GROUP), text by the Chuck Mee (BIG LOVE), with voiceovers by Kevin Mambo (FELA), Angela Winkler (THE TIN DRUM). Music by Christian Frederickson (RACHEL’S, PALISSIMO) and projections by filmmaker Tom Kalin (SWOON, SAVAGE GRACE).