The Grandmother Project investigates the essence, role, and commonalities of grandmothers from a personal and global perspective. “Throughout the stories of my grandma, Big Ma, and of grandmothers in the US, South Africa, India, Jamaica, and China/Taiwan, one idea holds true: grandmothers are at the core of the family.”
This project captures reflections and memories of loved ones through spoken text, movement, music, video and projected images. The creation process for this work was informed through ‘table talks’, interviews, and creative explorations with young and old.
The Grandmother Project features various artists including The Collective (a modern dance company in Baltimore, MD), the Towson University Children’s Dance Division Troupe (teen dancers), Andy Torres (actor/dancer), Kelly Tsai (spoken word artist), Sharon Chaiklin (dance therapist/dancer), William B. Hawk (poet), and Senior Electricity (elder movers).
Additional video clips may be found at: YouTube: vtdanceorg http://www.youtube.com/user/vtdanceorg
Baltimore Theatre Project Baltimore, MD Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7pm
Baltimore Theatre Project Baltimore, MD Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2pm
Jacob’s Pillow Lee, MA Henry J. Leir Stage Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm