Unmasked

Chris Walker, associate professor of dance at UW Madison, presents an evening of works that explore “mas” — the contemporary Caribbean art steeped in West Indian Carnival tradition. Walker performs two solo works inspired by mas characters, Seaweed King and Obàtálái (on stilts). Alum Mary Patterson performs the solo “Mountain Climbing.” Punctuating the concert of Walker’s choreography are design works from multimedia artists Laura Anderson Barbata and Briana McCarthy and a performance from guest artist Makeda Thomas.

Performances & Tickets

UNMASKED will be performed Thursday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 20 at 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Avenue. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for student and seniors, and are available online through the Campus Arts Box Office at www.uniontheater.wisc.edu, by phone at (608) 265-ARTS (2787), or in person at Memorial Union, First Floor, 800 Langdon Street.

Reception: There will be a reception in the Virginia Harrison Parlor, Lathrop Hall with the choreographers and performers immediately following Friday’s evening show. Refreshments will be served.