In The Abyss by Political Movement

In The Abyss is a full-length dance-theatre work that intertwines choreography, metaphor, and scientific inquiry to examine what it means to exist within a vast and unknowable universe. Drawing from the theory that all matter originates from stardust, the piece situates human longing, loneliness, and connection within the larger physics of the cosmos. Oscillating between the intimate and the infinite, the work asks how we construct meaning, purpose, and belonging while navigating the fragile conditions of earthly life.

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