SYZYGEAN BY NEOMA (A multi-media butoh opera)

SYZYGEAN BY NEOMA

Raze the Whitebox presents:

A multi-media butoh opera

Syzygean is a night of after-earth fables presented by Neoma (a collective of multi-disciplinary artists).

Sprouting from workshop concepts by josie j. Syzygean is a conjunction of collected fables by LA artists and beyond. Each contributing an equal part to this tapestry of tales.The work is a meditative living book about a hollow earth, robbed from its insides. This dimensional tapestry unfolds in alignment with an experimental orchestra and video dioramas. Flowing from one fable to the next, Syzygean explores the many spirits remaining after the dust has settled, once a civilization has crumbled.

Neoma is a collective of interdisciplinary artist collaborating on a dance opera. We are a diverse group of artists practicing in the fields of dance, photography, sound, sculpture, visual and healing arts. Most came together in the search for practicum and community-based mindfulness. Neoma was formed from butoh workshops facilitated by josie j at The Philosophical Research Society In Los Angeles, Ca,

Neoma consists of LA-based artists representing different nationalities and backgrounds. We support artists traveling to join our group performances and teach workshops.

Participating Artists:

• Arden- gototradeschool.org
• Casey Anderson- https://awavepress.com/
• Echo- @cecelia_echo
• Fenner Merlick- @allfenner
• Hermonie Byrd- bhermoniebb.com @hermoniebb
• Hollye Holbrook- hollyeholbrook.com @hollyeholbrook
• Ibuki Kuramochi- @ibuki_kuramochi
• Jade Cruz Quinn- jadecruzquinn.com @jadecruzquinn
• josie j- razethewhitebox.com @divinebrickartist
• Karim Shuquem
• Lauren Puente- laurenpuente.com @laurenpuente
• Mica Underdown- https://micaxlly.wixsite.com/bodyspeaker @micaxlly
• Mike Meanstreetz-www.mikemeanstreetz.bandcamp.com @mmzblast
• Mónica Moreno- www.Desviado.com @MonicatheCreator
• Nayantara Banerjee- www.nayantarabanerjee.com
• Nelle J. Anderson @soubrettemusick
• Nicki Chen- @viola.wave
• Patrick Behnke- www.patrickbehnke.com
• Pattern
• Paula Helen- https://www.tumblr.com/littlemuddycreek @the.story.tree
• Sara Zalek- www.saratonin.com @01saratonin
• Señora Bufo- @blufrogchiqa
• SooHoo- www.soohoo.art
• Zac Burgenbauch- @z.bach

Ticket price: $20 (in-person event only)

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ACCESSIBILITY

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PARKING

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PRS EVENT POLICIES

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Host or Publisher The Philosophical Research Society