Movement Museum

By choreographer + director Marla Phelan

Support the creation of Birth + Carnage, premiering at La MaMa December 19-21, 2025

Birth + Carnage is a groundbreaking dance work by Marla Phelan created with astrophysicist Dr. Blakesley Burkhart. The work transforms stellar simulations into movement, projection, and sound. With direction by Tim Richardson, digital art by REINFECTED.ME and KLSR, and music by James Newberry, it explores Star Formation as a mirror for human connection. Your support brings this visionary work to life at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theater, Dec 19–21, 2025!

FAQs

Is my donation tax-deductible?
Movement Museum is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) charity. Contributions made payable to Fractured Atlas for the purposes of Movement Museum are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. If you receive a reward in exchange for your donation, the fair market value of that reward will reduce the tax-deductible portion of your donation. The value of the reward you receive will be included in your donation receipt.
What is the processing fee? Do I have to pay it?
Fractured Atlas assesses a 8% administrative fee on all donations. This fee covers all administrative costs—including website maintenance, credit card processing, staff time, and bank fees. It’s completely up to you whether or not you’d like to cover the fee. If you choose not to, it will be subtracted from Movement Museum's revenue.
Will I be charged right away for my donation?
Yes. Fractured Atlas will immediately charge the card entered at the time your donation is made.
What personal information will be shared publicly or with the fundraiser?
Only your name will be shared publicly if you donate to this campaign. If you’d like to remain anonymous, you indicate that when completing your payment info. Fundraisers will have access to your name and contact information unless you choose to remain anonymous to the fundraiser as well. For more information about how Fractured Atlas uses information, please review our Privacy Policy.