Northrop and Liquid Music Present
Perfume Genius & Kate Wallich
Open Rehearsal
Past event
May 29, 2024
Los Angeles-based choreographer Kate Wallich and experimental pop musician Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) continue their rich artistic collaboration at Northrop for a creative residency supporting a new evening-length work to premiere in the 2025-26 arts season. Wallich and Hadreas first collaborated in 2019 on their critically acclaimed work The Sun Still Burns Here (presented by Liquid Music and Walker Art Center, Dec 2019), and their continued partnership promises to deepen their distinctive integration of dance and music-making. Following their 10 days together, alongside collaborators Alan Wyffles and Tate Justus, the group will open their collaboration to 2024 Northrop | Liquid Music subscribers, inviting the audience into their world with a work-in-progress showing of their combined exploration.
This mesmerizing evening offers a behind-the-scenes look into the very beginnings of what will become a full-length new work. The rehearsal includes songs and movement, followed by a Q&A period with the artists. Arrive at 6:30 pm for a social hour, with beverages available for purchase.
This new work is commissioned by Seattle Theatre Group and Liquid Music l Northrop.
“This might be how the music of Perfume Genius is meant to be experienced.”—Pitchfork
“An otherworldly collaboration”—The Stranger
“Mike Hadreas, the artist better known as Perfume Genius, has always been a physically expressive performer, and he’s made dance a crucial part of his generally stunning live shows and videos. And now he’s about to make it a focus.”—Stereogum
"[Wallich's work is] particularly hypnotic...has the power of a cryptic ritual."—The Seattle Times
Related Links
- Kate Wallich website
- Perfume Genius website
- Learn more about Liquid Music
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Part of the Liquid Music | Northrop Series
About The Liquid Music | Northrop series
Expand your idea of how music flows through contemporary dance, film, and beyond. The Liquid Music | Northrop series brings four boundary-pushing works to the Northrop stage in 2024. Immerse yourself in these dynamic performances from exceptional collaborations.
