First and foremost, thank you for being here! I am grateful that you are part of my community. I’m thrilled to embark on a summer packed with creation. From Sweden to Brussels to Turkey and back, this summer I will build pieces that will put global audiences in touch with the wisdom and power of their bodies.
I’ll start the summer in Gothenburg, Sweden with a residency at Trixter Theater. From July 3rd - 14th, I will dive deeper into my new creative process - Sacral, an emerging piece that explores the way childhood teachings inform our relationships with our bodies. I will engage with Gothenburg-based colleagues and invite them to a final public performance of my work.
Next, I’ll travel to Brussels, Belgium where I will collaborate with dance-artist Chen Wei-Lee from July 17th - 28th. Over this eleven-day process, Lee and I will collaborate to bring a new solo work to life. We will enter a reflective space centered on reckoning with the contradictions and complexities of the past, and the transformation that comes from such work. This creative process will serve as a model for Enactor’s creative collaborations and will be performed in Nashville – for other artists and the wider community – throughout the coming year.
I will finish the summer at Sis Residency in Ordu, Turkey from August 10th - 30th. This residency offers significant geographic inspiration. I will work in non-conventional sea-side spaces in collaboration with Halil Ibrahim Aygün (Raven), who I met and collaborated with during my 2022 tour. The rich religious history of Ordu will further inform the continuation of Sacral, imbuing the piece with place-based inspiration and experience.
In motion: flights, ground transportation, accommodations, per diem
In the studio: rehearsal + creative process time, collaborator’s fees, Brussels studio rental fees
On the stage: technical assistance, costuming for Sacral, costuming for my new collaboration with Chen-Wei Lee
Why is this important?
I have sought funding from diverse revenue streams - individuals, my patreon community, performance fees, workshops, and grants. I planned to cover the costs of my work this summer with those income streams, but funds have been delayed, resulting in confirmed travel and collaboration plans with limited funding. This campaign will bridge the gap until funds arrive, ensuring that Enactor’s projects remain on track for the next year.
This fundraising campaign offers a unique invitation. Donors are not only invited to support and observe my work, but I invite each of you into my creative process. As I create, I will share behind-the-scenes videos with donors. These videos are an open invitation to participate in my creative process. What do you observe? What does it make you think and feel? Individuals that donate and engage with the videos will actively inform my creations and support the progress of their development.
The 2023 - 2024 season promises to be groundbreaking for Enactor Productions. This year, I aim to expand my international experience beyond performance into deeper collaboration and relationship-building. I hope to work with other artists who are doing what I am - generating a living with their art. The performance and travel opportunities in place this summer are an opportunity to shift my work into something more steady, providing space for increased creativity and collaboration. Through performance, artistic collaboration, and networking this opportunity will nourish both my artistic creativity and bolster my business.
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Special thanks/in kind donations
Trixter Theater in Gothenburg, Sweden for inviting me into their space and hosting the July residency and performance.
Chen-Wei Lee - International dance artist and collaborator. Chen-Wei Lee studied dance at Taipei National University of Art and graduated in 2008. Currently, Lee is a freelancer in Europe, where she has worked with Jerome Bel, Adolphe Binder, Marina Mascarell, Ted Stoffer, Luca Vegitti. She continues to perform, create, and teach.
Sis Residency in Ordu, Turkey for inviting me and hosting the August residency.
DancEast - A nonprofit studio promoting dance and movement for all ages in the heart of East Nashville. DancEast has generously made an in-kind donation in the form of studio space for these opportunities, and I'm thankful for their continued support.
Metro Parks Dance Division - This Division supports Enactor Productions by providing studio space at the Centennial Performing Arts Studio.
A personalized handwritten thank you note for your support!
Access to my "Open Rehearsal Studio" monthly videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Step into the “Open Rehearsal Studio” to see exclusive behind the scenes footage of recent projects and work: creative processes, community happenings, and videos from the archive.
Insiders
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Access to my "Studio Sessions" monthly guided improvisation videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Join the pre-recorded, 20-minute improvisation videos: an exploratory way to investigate themes from the “Open Rehearsal Studio” videos with your body. Sessions can also include learning choreography, journaling prompts, and making your own dance.
Access to my "Open Rehearsal Studio" monthly videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Step into the “Open Rehearsal Studio” to see exclusive behind the scenes footage of recent projects and work: creative processes, community happenings, and videos from the archive.
A personalized handwritten thank you note for your support!
Activators
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Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Weekly Update videos from all three creative residencies (7 total): Gothenburg, Sweden; Brussels, Belgium; Ordu, Turkey
Access to my "Studio Sessions" monthly guided improvisation videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Join the pre-recorded, 20-minute improvisation videos: an exploratory way to investigate themes from the “Open Rehearsal Studio” videos with your body. Sessions can also include learning choreography, journaling prompts, and making your own dance.
Access to my "Open Rehearsal Studio" monthly videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Step into the “Open Rehearsal Studio” to see exclusive behind the scenes footage of recent projects and work: creative processes, community happenings, and videos from the archive.
A personalized handwritten thank you note for your support!
Collaborators
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Amount is fully tax-deductible.
A “thank you” / improvisation video mashup made and recorded specifically for you.
Weekly Update videos from all three creative residencies (7 total): Gothenburg, Sweden; Brussels, Belgium; Ordu, Turkey
Access to my "Studio Sessions" monthly guided improvisation videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Join the pre-recorded, 20-minute improvisation videos: an exploratory way to investigate themes from the “Open Rehearsal Studio” videos with your body. Sessions can also include learning choreography, journaling prompts, and making your own dance.
Access to my "Open Rehearsal Studio" monthly videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Step into the “Open Rehearsal Studio” to see exclusive behind the scenes footage of recent projects and work: creative processes, community happenings, and videos from the archive.
A personalized handwritten thank you note for your support!
Enactors
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Exclusive access to footage of studio runs / showings / movement material that you won’t see anywhere else!
A “thank you” / improvisation video mashup made and recorded specifically for you.
Weekly Update videos from all three creative residencies (7 total): Gothenburg, Sweden; Brussels, Belgium; Ordu, Turkey
Access to my "Studio Sessions" monthly guided improvisation videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Join the pre-recorded, 20-minute improvisation videos: an exploratory way to investigate themes from the “Open Rehearsal Studio” videos with your body. Sessions can also include learning choreography, journaling prompts, and making your own dance.
Access to my "Open Rehearsal Studio" monthly videos for 3 months (July-September 2023): Step into the “Open Rehearsal Studio” to see exclusive behind the scenes footage of recent projects and work: creative processes, community happenings, and videos from the archive.
A personalized handwritten thank you note for your support!
