CAP UCLA Helps Performers Push the Envelope in New Season
“The People Speak” brings voices of figures of the past and present to life. It’s no exaggeration to say that this year has presented challenges for the arts community, especially those incorporating elements of performance, but in the face of these unprecedented difficulties the community is responding with inspiring alacrity. One such institution responding nimbly is the Center for the Art of Performance UCLA (CAP UCLA).
“The word adaptation will surely be a constant companion as we navigate the lengthy period ahead …. We envision that this transformative time will serve our collective betterment — one requiring more humility, more justness and more availability to the realities of the world we have neglected and must now actively address in order to correct course,” wrote Kristy Edmunds, executive and artistic director, in her message announcing CAP UCLA’s 2020-21 season.
CAP UCLA curates annual seasons of live performances for artists to explore new possibilities, expand their expertise and add scholarly context to their practice. The work they showcase explores new possibilities in contemporary dance, theater, music and other emerging genres. This season, upcoming performances will be brought online until further notice in order to ensure safety for its artists, staff and audiences. Artists will be travelling to or across Los Angeles to perform at Royce Hall, while audiences will be able to watch and participate in the comfort of their homes. Audiences will get to engage with over 140 artists through CAP UCLA’s artist recovery initiatives, online stage features, Tune in Festival Performances and more.
— Naomi Miyamoto, Sept. 3, 2020
Top Image: Celisse Henderson speaks into a microphone at a “The People Speak” event. | Courtesy of CAP UCLA
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