Anthropocene, an original devised performance about the climate crisis

‘Anthropocene’ is the controversial and contested term categorizing a new and dangerous geological age caused by human resource extraction. Anthropocene, grapples with this term in a large-scale devised physical theatre performance that brings together movement, text, innovative media and sound design to tell a story about the escalation of consumption and how we are hurtling towards an unsustainable future. Through its 18 fast-paced episodes, Anthropocene leads the audience on an immersive, non-linear visual, and sonic journey throughout history from the Silk Road–one of the earliest East/West trade routes and considered the precursor to globalization, the Industrial Revolution, 1950s America (the advent of fast food, atomic tourism, expansion to the suburbs, aerosol) to present day sweatshops, fast fashion, online shopping, extreme weather events, the danger of atomic warfare, and the reality of plastic destroying our oceans and ecosystems. The innovative projection and sound design blends archival images and video with original content to create a visually and sonically saturated world. Anthropocene offers a mosaic of moments and flashes of characters that capture a powerful portrait of our world out of balance.

Event Times:

Thursday Jan 30th @ 7:30. Ends at 9pm - Please arrive at 7:15pm. No late seating.

Friday Jan 31st @ 7:30pm. Ends at 9pm - Please arrive at 7:15pm. No late seating.

Saturday Feb 1st @ 2pm. Ends at 3:30pm - Please arrive at 1:45pm. No late seating.

Saturday Feb 1st @ 7:30pm. Ends at 9pm - Please arrive at 7:15pm. No late seating.

Sunday Feb 2nd @ 2pm. Ends at 3:30pm - Please arrive at 1:45pm. No late seating.

All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation, an independent private 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support ASU. Tax identification 86-6051042. Gifts in support of ASU are subject to foundation policies and fees. Due to the fair market value of benefits received, only payments in excess of fair market value may be considered a charitable contribution. This serves as the official tax receipt for the gift portion. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions. The ASU Foundation is not a recognized charity in Canada. Please contact www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charitiesandgiving for more information.

Host or Publisher Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts