Of the Sweetness We Remember
“Sets a High Bar for a New Era”
“Of the Sweetness We Remember is a love letter to Kalamazoo, Michigan that offers a heartfelt, meaningful sensual experience perfectly suited to the season and in effect a promise of what’s to come from this long-standing company through its changes: home-grown collaboration, belonging, and connection—between artists, between artist and audience, and among the community.”
Guided by the question, “What food reminds you of home?”, Of the Sweetness We Remember guides the audience through an evening-length program that uses dance, sound, and interviews from the community, inviting audiences to reconnect with one another in a world divided by difference.
Through the taste and memories of a familiar dish and shared joy of a meal together, “Of the Sweetness We Remember” encourages audiences to look beyond the surface on how food shapes our identities and how we relate to one another, reminding us that our shared human experiences can transcend borders, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Concept, Sound Design, Narrations by chromic duo
Choreography by Marisa Bianan at Cory Terry/Wellspring Dancers
Fragrance designed by Lucy Yao, Dorothy Chan + Marisa Bianan