Antaranga: Between You and Me

World Premiere: September, 27, 2024, The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University (St. Paul, MN).

ANTARANGA: Between You and Me is set in a world in deep crisis (much like our own) where most people have lost their ability to sense the energy of other human beings and can no longer recognize or connect with each other. A few humsafar (Urdu for “fellow travelers”) remain, blessed with super-connecting and heart-opening powers. As they undertake perilous journeys, they forge connectivities that may yet heal the world. ANTARANGA is the first work in a duology, and explores themes of intimacy, connection, trust, and community among BIPOC women/femmes.

Running Time: 80 minutes, without intermission

Antaranga: Between You and Me is a National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by Dance Place (Washington D.C.), the John Michael Kohler Art Center (Sheboygan), Links Hall (Chicago), The Yard (Chimark, MA), and NPN. More information: www.npnweb.org.

Concept & Choreography

Ananya Chatterjea

stage director

Marcus Young 楊墨

composer/sound designer

Greg Schutte

Costume designer

Annie Cady

vocals

Mankwe Ndosi
Pooja Goswami Pavan
Aida Shahghasemi

scenic designer

Mina Kinukawa

video designer

Darren Johnson

Lighting designer

Kevin Jones

performers

The Healer: Parisha Rajbhandari
The Magic Worker: Kealoha Ferreira
The Wound Carrier: Ananya Chatterjea
The Lightning Striker: Noelle Awadallah
The Wind Weaver: Juliet (Sonny) Irving
The Circle Holder: Erica Josefina Vibar Sherwood
The Water Bearer: Taylor West
The Path Carver: Kavya Chirayil
The Earth Churner: Belle Alvarez