Split My Soul premieres at the historical City Theater in Biddeford, ME in
one month. The show needs support funding production costs to bring this thought-provoking performance experience to the community!
When you donate it helps fund: -dancer pay
-composer fees for the original sound score
-documentation
-rental fees, costume costs, and more!
What you get:-a "thank you" in the show program (if donating before 12/20 due to program printing)
-public art that uplifts, invokes conversation, and promotes healing within communities
-your stamp of support and involvement on a NEW show
About:Split My Soul, an original dance-theater production by Maine-based choreographer Kelsie Steil,
explores the conflict and integration between seven complex characters: The People's Jester,
Lady Martyre, Fizzy Head, Mystery Man, Twisted Mistress, The Kid, and Your Inevitable Death.
These characters will work with and against one another, exposing their inner stories and perils,
and navigating locally crafted set pieces such as stairs, moving walls, and a plethora of ropes. Set to an original score by renowned composer Michael Wall, Split My Soul provides a cathartic visual and sonic experience to unpack mental health challenges and scenarios.Steil believes the theatrical embodiment of internal characters and external archetypes can help heal relationships, build empathy for the attributes and tendencies of ourselves and others, and shift perspectives towards the people and stories of our lives. Tickets: citytheater.org/tickets
Choreographer Bio:
Kelsie Steil (Biddeford, ME) is a choreographer crafting original dance works to present through
Maine and New England. Her portfolio comprises both live performance and dance film and has been described as cerebral, visceral, and heavily theatrical. Her projects are strong in
collaboration, working with artists across all mediums, including photographers, filmmakers, and music composers. Much of her work is rooted in mental health and typically starts from building a character profile based on her personal experiences. She believes in sharing the darkness and lightness that derive from the most truthful human experiences. Go to Kelsie’s website to learn more: kelsiesteilmovement.com