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Originally meant to be performed live and on-stage, “FEAST” was reinvented as a film (due to COVID-19) with the help of Akron production group Wasted Talent Media. AST is proud to be a venue for the limited viewing of this film and ballet.
Performance collective, Creative Destruction, includes two dancers, Christina Lindhout and Kelly Korfhage and artist Corrie Slawson. Together, they envisioned “FEAST,” a ballet that combines art and dance to present narratives about economic theories, environmental degradation, and wealth distribution. Creative Destruction explores the complexities of an economy through the interaction between dancers and objects. Dancers produce a story by interacting with tables filled with art and sculpture, each representing a different economic commodity: Sugar, Coffee, Bananas, Oil, Timber, and Beef. The combination of body movement and visual artistry are sumptuous, powerful, and surprising.
In conjunction with SPACES Art Gallery and the Andy Warhol Foundation, Akron Soul Train helped produce “FEAST” by supporting the choreographers Lindhout and Korfhage with a residency. The 32-minute ballet film will run on loop in the Akron Soul Train Capsoul gallery, alongside broken and unbroken ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
free admission
Website: https://www.akronsoultrain.org
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Opening reception on Saturday, December 5th from 11-6pm along with the opening of new work by Ryan Craycraft.
LOCATION
191 King James Way, Akron, OH 44308
PARKING INFO
Parking is available on the street or in the connected Summit County Parking Garage. Akron Soul Train Gallery is located in the Ohio Building.
