Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Extends Run at Long-Dormant Chinatown theater

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre's When I Am King opened earlier this month to packed and enthusiastic crowds. In response, the company has extended the run to include a Friday, October 28th lunchtime matinee and a Friday, November 4th performance kicked off with a happy hour at Michael J's in Chinatown.

The performance explores what it means to be king-in a time when people struggle with notions of freedom, what does it mean to have control or power? By asking this question, the piece examines the dynamics at play in neighborhoods in transition, like Chinatown. The production also offers Angelenos access to a unique corner of Chinatown, and an opportunity to see it thoroughly.

When I am King marks the return of a creative team. Composer (and CalArts professor) Amy Knoles, and multi-disciplinary designer (and CalArts alum) Dan Evans join artistic forces with Duckler. Duckler previously collaborated with Knoles and Evans on her 2003 work, Sleeping With The Ambassador, at the Ambassador Hotel, another piece that offered Angelenos access to an otherwise dormant storied building.

When I am King runs Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29 at 8pm, Friday Oct. 28th at 12pm, Friday Nov. 4 at 7pm. Attendees must purchase a timed ticket for admission, group rates available.

King Hing Theater
647 N Spring St.
Los Angeles, 90012

Tickets available at: http://www.heididuckler.org/wheniamking/

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre

Founded in 1985 by choreographer Heidi Duckler, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre has created memorable dance experiences in extraordinary locations for three decades. Called the "reigning queen of site specific performance" by the LA Times, Duckler is dedicated to building audiences for the arts, especially in underserved communities. HDDT creates contemporary art experiences in nontraditional places and learning opportunities in diverse neighborhoods that redefine the relationship between audience and art through the cultivation of innovative partnerships. As the company begins its 30th anniversary season, expect Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre in unexpected places.

Heidi Duckler has created more than 200 dance pieces all over the world. Awards include a City of LA Department of Cultural Affairs COLA Award, California Arts Council Choreography Fellowship and National Endowment of the Arts American Masterpiece award.

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