Check-Mate

Check-Mate:

This program showcases BODYTRAFFIC’s versatility with four works that celebrate bold style, storytelling, and movement. Flyland by David Middendorp is a heart-tugging duet blending animation, projection, and choreography to stunning effect. Cayetano Soto’s Schachmatt (Checkmate!) turns a giant chess board into a playground, drawing inspiration from Pedro Almodóvar and Bob Fosse. The return of Juel D. Lane’s pulsating Incense Burning on a Saturday Morning: The Maestro is a dynamic tribute to LA painter Ernie Barnes, with vivid projections that bring his iconic artwork to life on stage. Plus, Jordyn Santiago’s Coalescence, vibrant, affirming love letter to femininity, queerness, and community.