SoLow Fest

im aesthetic/contract
By The Weheme Mesu Theatre Collective

June 26th @ 4:30pm

Kensington Ave/(SEPTA stop) - A Street Performance

im aesthetic/contract is a two-part performance. The first part highlights a moment in the life of Khoisan performer, Saartjie Baartman. This will include a poem written by Elizabeth Alexander, entitled “The Venus Hottentot.” The final act takes us to the theatre, where a young black actress confronts the agenda pushed forth by her production team.

No intermission.

Featuring Nastassja "Baset" Whitman, Efe Bes, and Gerald Whitman

This production is kid-friendly.

Run Time: 1 hour

Donations accepted ( $jeankdetwada )

Visit wehememeautheatrecollective.weebly.com for more info.

Semi-Composed: Chaos/Order
Presented by Vervet Dance

June 16th @ 8pm

Mascher Space Cooperative, Headlong Rear Studio - 1170 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19146

Vervet Dance director Loren Groenendaal and their collaborators and friends present improvisational compositions of dance and music performance. All of the pieces on the program explore the themes of chaos and/or order. One work explores ideas from quantum physics and the intelligence of cell membranes in a contact improvisation based dance. Another performance is inspired by the wonder of birds and their behaviors and is done in collaboration with the band BORBs. Fitting into the SoLow Fest’s theme of mess, these artworks explore what is chaos? Does order even exist? Is that a mess or a very complicated and detailed situation?

Collaborators include Jessica Brown, Kaijo Caggins, Derek Freeh, Lou Brownlee, Aaron Pond, and more.

This presentation is kid friendly.

Masks required for audience members.

Run time: 60 min

Tickets are PWYC at the door. Email [email protected] with questions

Visit https://fb.me/e/2VvbE7NNE or www.vervetdance.org for more info.

Wrong Answers Only
By Michael Broussard (he/him)

June 24th and 25th @ 3pm
A virtual production

A tissue of lies shredded by a Colonel of Truth. When I said that I was lying I might have been lying. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive Wrong Answers Only. That might also be a lie.

Content Disclosures: some strong language
Not recommended for children.

Run time: 1 hour

Tickets are PWYC. Visit https://wronganswersonly.eventbrite.com to RSVP.

This Endless Oddity
By Daniel Burgess

June 23rd and 24th @ 8pm
Location TBD

A man tries to deliver his mothers will but as he discovers and unpacks his relationship with her, he descends into darkest pits of the mind.

Run time: 1 hour

Tickets: $5-$25 (sliding scale). Email [email protected] for box office.

JONATHAN DAYLIGHT LIVE!!! MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND PRODUCTIVITY COACH!!!
Written and Directed by Cam Silva (he/him)

June 24th @ 8pm
Funicular Studio - 416 West Coulter Street 19144

In this absurd character comedy show, Jonathan Daylight is, in his own mind, a highly skilled motivational speaker and productivity coach. In reality he is a woefully untalented and unloved person trying to navigate in a world that values highly skilled people doing endless work. Through tips and advice, telling stories, audience participation, and juggling, Jonathan Daylight fruitlessly attempts to motivate an audience.

LIGHTING DESIGN - Zak McAllister

Content Disclosures: mentions and descriptions of death and abuse.
Not recommended for children.

Run time: 1 hour

Tickets are $10 or PWYC. Email [email protected] for box office.

For more info about the artist, visit www.jonathandaylight.com or on Instagram.