In The Abyss by Political Movement

In The Abyss is a full-length dance-theatre work that brings together movement, metaphor, and scientific inquiry to reflect on our place within a vast and mysterious universe. Inspired by the idea that all matter originates from stardust, the work connects human experiences of longing, loneliness, and belonging to the larger forces that shape the cosmos. Shifting between the deeply personal and the immeasurably expansive, In The Abyss asks how we create meaning, foster connection, and find our place in an ever-changing world.

run time: 50 minutes

Creative Team
choreographer, director: Aria Evans

created with and performed by:

Irvin Chow

Ana Claudette Groppler

Syreeta Hector

David Norsworthy

composer: Babak Taghinia

costume designer: Kinoo Arcentales

lighting designer: Sarah Mansikka
outside eye: Julia Sasso
production manager: Candice Irwin
set designer: Rachel Forbes

stage manager: Tamara Protic *The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT).
text and body dramaturge: Ximena Huizi
writer: Liam Zarrillo

Performances
presented by Citadel + Compagnie through Bright Nights
October - November 2019

Supported and Funded by: Canada Council for the Arts, Native Earth Performing Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council and University of Toronto