In the organizer's words:

How do stereotypes and discrimination affect a developing being? How do the minds of those who constantly feel like outsiders and unseen in a Western society develop?

Hidden in the black, the black of skin, the black of space and the black of time, a transformation takes place on stage: A dance solo that embodies evolution through innocence and anger to arrive at a sense of pride. Dance is used to find one's own expression of blackness - in the black box of the theater, the audience witnesses empowerment and a loud scream in black.

Monique Smith-McDowell lives in Hamburg and is a choreographer and performer. She is a graduate of the London Contemporary Dance School and has worked with the Richard Alston Dance Company, Michael Turinsky, Ursina Tossi and others. Monique's work aims to address socio-political issues and give space to the perspectives of marginalized people. Her aim in theater is to tell a story and touch the audience by creating an emotional atmosphere that challenges boundaries, barriers and perspectives inside and outside the theater doors.

smith-mcdowell.com
@monsm_23

Accessibility

Languages
English spoken language

Duration
Approx. 45 minutes without break

Sensory stimuli
- Loud shouting
- Intense bass
- Fog

Audience situation
The audience area is seated.
The person providing the audio description sits in the audience and is illuminated

The wheelchair spaces are located in the front row and can be reserved in advance by telephone (tel: 0421 520 80 70), by email (email: ticket@schwankhalle.de) or by entering them in the ticket store.

Premises
All public areas of the Schwankhalle are at ground level and accessible without steps.

Access

Audio description for blind and visually impaired audiences is available for both performances. The audio description is in English and can be heard by the entire audience. Headphones are not required.

One hour before the start of each performance, there will be a tactile tour during which blind and visually impaired visitors will be able to feel the set, costumes and props and make contact with the performers. Meeting point for the tactile tour is at 19:00 in the foyer.

Content note

The performance deals with the topic of racist microaggressions against Black people.

Price information:

Solidarity price system: € 8 / 12 / 18 (freely selectable) Bremen Pass: € 3 Children and young people aged 5-17: € 5 Cultural semester ticket: free of charge