Robin Davis
The Human Experience Dance Project
Land of the Sweethearts
A queer contemporary retelling of the Nutcracker.
Chicago, IL, US
Land of the Sweethearts
A QUEER CONTEMPORARY RE-TELLING OF THE NUTCRACKER
Saturday December 12th 7PM
Sunday December 13th 2PM
Danztheatre Ensemble Chicago | 1650 W Foster, Chicago IL
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Collaborative Artists
Sugarplum Fairy | Robin Davis
Clara | Lydia Hubacher
Peppermint | Mary Rose Campus
Hot Chocolate | Grace Czechowicz
Candy King | Gwen Jones
Sweethearts | Michelle Haskell, Katelyn Turner-Leftwich & Rose Gould
Land of the Sweethearts is a queer contemporary retelling of The Nutcracker to Tchaikovsky's original score, albeit with a slightly different order and some exclusions. This holiday classic is re-imagined through contemporary dance, departing from the traditional ballet to explore themes of queer rejection and acceptance, found family, and queer joy.
We've been diving into what partnering looks like when it's based on capacity and ability rather than gender. Considering what the characters look like devoid of their racial caricatures and imagining a new narrative along these lines.
Clara experiences the truth of so many LGBTIA+ individuals - when coming more into herself, she is rejected by her community and family. It often feels like you have to start from scratch when this happens - but this is NOT another tragedy. I think the LGBTIA+ community deserves happy endings, so join us on Clara's journey to acceptance, true love, and found family for a happy, wholesome love story between Clara & the Sugarplum Fairy,
GIVING LEVELS
Artists Supporting Artists $5
Village Members $25
Family Member $100
Fund a rehearsal $250
Super Supporter $500
Land of the Sweethearts is a queer contemporary retelling of The Nutcracker to Tchaikovsky's original score, albeit with a slightly different order and some exclusions. This holiday classic is re-imagined through contemporary dance, departing from the traditional ballet to explore themes of queer rejection and acceptance, found family, and queer joy.
We've been diving into what partnering looks like when it's based on capacity and ability rather than gender. Considering what the characters look like devoid of their racial caricatures and imagining a new narrative along these lines.
Clara experiences the truth of so many LGBTIA+ individuals - when coming more into herself, she is rejected by her community and family. It often feels like you have to start from scratch when this happens - but this is NOT another tragedy. I think the LGBTIA+ community deserves happy endings, so join us on Clara's journey to acceptance, true love, and found family for a happy, wholesome love story between Clara & the Sugarplum Fairy,
GIVING LEVELS
Artists Supporting Artists $5
Village Members $25
Family Member $100
Fund a rehearsal $250
Super Supporter $500
Rewards
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Donate $250.00 or more
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$250 is about the average cost of one rehearsal for this process, including dancer pay ($17 an hour) & renting space ($10-$30 an hour).
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Reward: My eternal gratitude and a warm feeling in your soul.
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Reward: My eternal gratitude and a warm feeling in your soul!
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Reward: Listing in the program & verbal thank-you in the pre-show speech.
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