For the first time, The Seldoms has commissioned a full-length work by an ensemble member. Philip Elson has created a highly charged multi-media dance experience that pulls the curtain back on cyberspace—The Fifth exposes the players in the newest domain of war. The Fifth bears Elson’s signature movement language full of vigorous geometry, quick direction changes, evocative imagery, and complex physical exchanges between dancers— using elasticized bands that connect and complicate relationships.

 

 

Philip Elson has brought a new collaborative team to The Seldoms for The Fifth. Noted Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, and Technical Director Julie Ballard joins the following new collaborators to The Seldoms team, Video/Projection Designer Laura Wiley, Sound Designer Cristobal Mitchell, Costume Designer Vin Reed, and Dramaturg/Writer Tristan Brandon.

 

 

Special Events:

A Post Performance Conversation follows Thursday night’s performance.

A FamilyDance Matinee happens on Saturday at 3pm (family workshop at 2:15pm)

"15th for the 15th" follows Saturday's performance. Join the artists and The Seldoms Board in Studio 300 at the Dance Center for an intimate wine-and-cheese reception, and hear about exciting plans for the 15th anniversary that take the company across the US and overseas.