dreamscape
Written & Directed by Rickerby Hinds
Choreography by Carrie Mykuls
With Natali Micciche, John Faahz Merchat, and Josiah Alpher
Riverside, California. 1998.
Inspired by the true story of Tyisha Miller, a 19 year-old African American girl who was shot by police while she lay unconscious in a car. Told through beatboxin’, spoken word, and hip-hop dance, Dreamscape reimagines the innocent pleasures of her life and hopes for the future with the sweetness and humor of a teenager’s insight.
Structured around the autopsy report describing each of the twelve bullet wounds, this is a highly acclaimed, clear-eyed look at the relationship between race, the body, and violence.
★★★★★ "The blended performance of dance, spoken word, and beatboxing creates a stunning visual poem told with vivid lyricism." – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
★★★★ "Powerful and moving piece of fusion theatre" – The Stage
"Superbly well performed"
"Excellent moments of theatre that will stay with audiences"
"An impressive hour of theatre well worth seeing" – Fringe Review
Playing at 59E59 Theaters.
Run Time: 70 minutes
CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: In an effort to care for our community, we’re sharing details about this production that may be sensitive for members of our audience. The following information may reveal plot points. Contains clinical descriptions of bullet wounds, violence, and death.