A Map to Nowhere (things are)

About


A reminder that this is Real Life — and that means there is real hope for tomorrow.

Inspired by Eve L. Ewing's imaginative exploration of Blk girlhood to womanhood in Electric Arches, this chakra-based ritual and abolitionist practice starts in the space between dreams and reality and works to close the gap between the two.


Production History:

  • Soho Rep’s Writer/Director Lab (NYC), 2022

Credits:
Creators: Ta-Nia (Talia Paulette Oliveras & Nia Farrell)
Composer: Nazareth Hassan
Choreographer: nicHi douglas
Lighting Designer: Stacey Derosier
Stage Manager: Ava Elizabeth Novak
Assistant Stage Manager: Sydney Cusic

Featuring: Aja Lynn Downing, Mariyea, Charisma Glasper, Charles Mayhew Miller, Tony Jenkins, Arewa Basit Shittu, Cherene Snow,
Sierra Leverett, with Nia Farrell & Talia Paulette Oliveras

Special Thanks: Gabby Beans, Ashton Muñiz, Princess Victome, Tuçe Yasak, Eliza Anastatio, Laura Zamsky, and Soho Rep’s W/D Lab 2019-21.


Photography:
Alexander Mejía

An altar to the ancestors with various flowers, crystals, candles, and personal tokens.

“What are you going to
dream into existence today to help you tomorrow?”