when the blossom passes, what remains? is HOLDTIGHT’s latest site-specific performance piece. This work considers how humans can better live in holistic balance with the earth by tuning in and tending to our own and collective bodies. Combining embodied movement, live music, personal narrative, ritual, sustainable scenography, and plant-based elixirs,  this work uses the container of the show to practice reciprocity. Through psychological, ecological, somatic, and artistic research, we explore how our connection to our own bodies -- in the physical, emotional, and spiritual senses -- mirrors our connection to the earth. Participatory and intimate, this piece delves into how care, attunement, collective listening, and healing come into play when we are navigating eco-psychology.

All aspects of this work's production are as intentionally sourced, utilized, and recycled as possible, to ensure that the lifecycle of this project is continuous and thoughtful.

This piece made it’s Colorado Premiere at The Olympic Auditorium Complex (also known as The Armory Denver) from April 25-30th, 2023.

This work was initially developed as Artist-in-Residence at Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre in New York City and premiered September 9th through October 2nd, 2022.

Our NYC partners:
VP Pottery by Vilina Phan / www.vppottery.com
Furnace Creek Farm by Grace Galanti / www.furnacecreekfarm.com

Our Denver partners:
Moringa Vinga / www.moringavinga.com
VP Pottery by Vilina Phan / www.vppottery.com
Furnace Creek Farm by Grace Galanti / www.furnacecreekfarm.com

Additional Denver Production Support provided by Rino Arts District, MOVE!, & Control Group Productions.

Photos by Walter Wlodarczyk