Sonoma State University Department Theatre Arts & Dance present WAITING IN SEOUL WALKING IN TOKYO

Sonoma State University Dept. of Theatre Arts & Dance presents "Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo," a collaborative, contemporary dance piece taking audiences on a journey through the streets of Seoul, Tokyo and San Francisco with movement, imagery, cityscape sounds and original music. This main stage dance concert is presented April 21 to April 29 at the Evert B. Person Theatre. Photo by David Papas

Sonoma State University Department of Theatre Arts & Dance present ...

WHAT: "Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo"

A collaborative, contemporary dance piece exploring Japanese, South Korean and American Contemporary Dance aesthetics - "Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo" - is performed by 21 Sonoma State University Dance Program students taking audiences on a journey through the streets of Seoul, Tokyo and San Francisco with movement, imagery, cityscape sounds and original music - bringing a sense of anonymity and connection that one experiences as an adventurer/traveler.

"Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo" was created by faculty and acclaimed guest choreographers with SSU student dancers through Global Dance Stamp, a contemporary dance collaboration between the United States and Asia and semester-long residency. Four of the six artists guest choreographers traveled to South Korea and Japan in 2016 for creative research, sharing their different cultural backgrounds, life experiences and artistic aesthetics along the way. This new work reflects a journey through cultural traditions, contemporary dance aesthetics, urban city culture and the challenges of being a foreigner.

Saturday performances on April 22 and April 29 will also include a new dance piece by CALI&CO dance, directed by Christine Cali and performed by the guest choreographers.

Directed by Christine Cali & Jennifer Meek Satoh
Featuring faculty and guest artist choreography by Christine Cali (US), Jennifer Meek Satoh (US), Yuko Monden (Japan), Ryeon Hwa Yeo (South Korea), Ayana Yonesaka (Japan/US)
Featuring original music by Matt Langlois/Matt EL

WHEN: April 21 to April 29, 2017
7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29
2 p.m. Thursday, April 23
Performance 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 will be followed by a Post Show Discussion.
Performance 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 is "Friends and Family Night" where SSU faculty, staff and students are admitted free
and standard, senior and visiting student tickets are $5. The April 27 performance includes a pre-show discussion from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: $5 to $17
Sonoma State University students are admitted free to all productions with valid student ID.
Tickets are $10 non-SSU students and seniors; $15 Sonoma State University faculty and staff; and $17 standard admission.
"Friends and Family Night" 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 offers free admission for SSU faculty, staff, alumni and students; and standard, senior and visiting student admission at $5.

TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.sonoma.edu/theatreanddance/productions/spring_dance_2017.html

LOCATION: Sonoma State University
Evert B. Person Theatre
1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928

PARKING: From the South entrance on East Cotati Avenue, turn right at the stop sign in front of the information kiosk. Park in Lots E (left) and F (right). Parking in SSU lots is $5 at all times. Permits may be purchased from the vending machines located at the entrance to parking lots, or at toll booths when available.

PHONE / BOX OFFICE: 707-664-4246
The box office is located on the first floor of the Student Center.
On performance nights, depending on the venue, the Person Theatre or Ives Hall box office will open one hour prior to the event start time. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday and one hour prior to all performances. Contact the box office at 707-664-4246 or email tickets@sonoma.edu

WEB SITE: www.sonoma.edu/tix

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