Here Lies the Truth

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Rick Meineke

Li Chiao-Ping Dance during a performance of "Here Lies the Truth pt. iii," at the Breaking Ground Festival in Arizona.

Art can approach key issues of our time — power, access, equity — in ways the news cannot. Movement and feeling come together in Here Lies the Truth, a multidisciplinary collaboration by visual artist Douglas Rosenberg, sound designer/composer Tim Russell, dramaturg Cláudia Tatinge Nascimento, and choreographer Li Chiao-Ping. This physical work, produced by Li Chiao-Ping Dance, re-examines the accepted narrative and common biases. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., March 25; and 2 and 7:30 p.m., March 26.

7:30 pm on 3/25 and 2 & 7:30 pm, 3/26. $25 ($15 livestream option; free movement class 11:30 am, 3/26).

media release: Join us for an evening of multidisciplinary dance theater in a very special collaboration between visual artist Douglas Rosenberg, sound designer/composer Tim Russell, dramaturg Cláudia Tatinge Nascimento, and choreographer Li Chiao-Ping. The collaborators investigate “truth” as it relates to positionality, power, access, and equity. Employing hyperbole, absurdity, and raw dance/physical theater, “Here Lies the Truth” has brought together a powerful cast of dancers from across the county to perform their truths, share their stories, and be seen in their identities in radical acts on stage.

“This moment was so intimate — all about questions of trust — in one live multi performance. I could almost feel their breath, and the quicksilver change in narrative.” – Wendy Perron, former editor-in-chief Dance Magazine

“Here Lies the Truth” complicates the simplistic and simplifies the complex. The essence of this work is grounded in the truths we hold in our bodies: a deep knowing that is felt and sensed. Born from a commitment to telling personal truths, the collaboration has led to the re-examining of narratives put forth by those in power and those put forth by our own biases. We continue to investigate how to cope with such dissonance. With so much laid bare and little sense of justice, as a community of movers we sort through these murky layers of truths, half-truths, and untruths.

Some members of the audience may find some of the language or content challenging.

We also encourage audiences of all ages and experiences to join us for a Pre-Show Flow at 11:30am on March 26 for a FREE movement class before the performance.

Students can get a $20 ticket, in person only with a valid student ID. Tickets for children 18 and under can be purchased for $20 in person, online, or over the phone and no ID is required.

We encourage area youth to join us for a special performance on March 25 at 10am and is FREE for area youth and students! Please contact Mariel Schneider at mgr@lcpdance.org for more details and to join us.

Also: The final performance will be live-streamed. tickets for the virtual performance are available here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/here-lies-the-truth-live-stream-tickets-288091187497

LCPD’s work and events are made possible in part by the generous support of Altrusa International of Madison; Fund for Children administered by the Madison Community Foundation; Dane County COVID Relief Fund; Dane County Nonprofit Assistance Fund; Dane County Arts with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, The Evjue Foundation Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation Inc., and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation; University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Department, the OVCRGE, WARF, and Vilas Trustees; Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Midwest; National Endowment for the Arts; and LCPD’s Circle of Friends.

IMPORTANT:

Due to decreased COVID-19 cases in our community, our health and safety policies have changed.

• We will continue to require face masks for all guests ages 2 and above through April 3, 2022.
• All guests ages 5 and above must show proof of vaccination.
• A patron is considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by a two-dose mRNA vaccine (such as Moderna or Pfizer) or a single dose vaccine (John­son & Johnson) two weeks after the final dose of vaccine (the second dose for a two-dose regimen or the single dose for a single-dose regimen).
• Anyone age 5 and above who is not vaccinated may show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test tak­en within 72 hours prior to entry or a negative anti­gen test administered by a health care or pharmacy provider taken within 24 hours of entry, along with photo ID. An at-home antigen test administered by a virtual proctor with a time and date stamped result within 24 hours will also be accepted.
• Boosters are not required unless stated for a specific show (i.e. Forward Theater’s shows in March).

We anticipate the policies will continue to change as restrictions ease up in our community."

Please review the most up-to-date information at overture.org/health