Photo by Robbie Sweeny
House/Full of Blackwomen - Culminating Episode (15)
This Too Shall Pass: The Portal is Open
March 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2023
@ Eastside Arts Alliance with additional sites
House/Full of Blackwomen is a site responsive ritual performance project that addresses issues of displacement, well being, and sex trafficking of Black women and girls in Oakland created by amara tabor-smith and Ellen Sebastian Chang in collaboration with a core group of Black women artists and activists. Set in various public sites throughout Oakland over a 7 ½ year period, this community engaged project is performed as a series of “Episodes” that are driven by the core question, “How can we, as black women and girls find space to breathe, rest and be well within a stable home?” In March, we will close this project with this final episode experience.
Masks required at all events.
MARCH 9, 10, 11
This Too Shall Pass
A Performance Ritual to undo the plot and find our way home. Inspired in part by Saidiya Hartman’s “The Plot of Her Undoing”, as well as a prophetic reflection, this performance culminates our 7 1/2 -year episodic ritual. Please come prepared to be an active participant in the experience.
NOTE: the use of incense and florida water will be in effect. Please take care if you have allergies or sensitivities.
Tickets: $20 (Advance purchase highly encouraged. Seating is limited)