/peh-LO-tah/, a full-evening performancework by Marc Bamuthi Joseph links soccer – the world’s most democratic and popular sport – to global economic hierarchies, patterns of immigration and fan behaviors. Inspired by Joseph’s memories of playing the game growing up, his experiences as a performer and an American immigrant, and his recent travels to World Cup cities, /peh-LO-tah/ enlivens urban folktales and social commentaries via storytelling, music, and South African and Capoeira influenced dance blended with movement from the soccer field. The cast perform against a background of cinematic shadow animation and music ranging from gospel spirituals, bossa nova and beat boxing.
PROJECTED TOURING AVAILABILITY
Beginning fall 2016
TOUR COORDINATOR
Michelle Coe, Director of Booking
MAPP International Productions
tel 646.602.9390
NEFA's National Theater Project 2015 Awards work samples from NEFA on Vimeo.
