{"id":534,"date":"2017-10-06T10:02:06","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T17:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-hemsouths-english-ucsb-edu-v01.pantheonsite.io\/?p=534"},"modified":"2017-10-24T10:00:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T17:00:24","slug":"embodying-the-present-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hemsouths.english.ucsb.edu\/?p=534","title":{"rendered":"Embodying the Present Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"

October 26-27, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Embodying the Present Moment\u00a0<\/em>with Sharon Bridgforth and Omi Osun Joni L. Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n

*October 24: Tuesday Evening, Bridgforth will give a reading and lecture entitles \u201cDat Black Mermaid Man \/ Healing and Transformation through Art hosted by the MCC, MCC Theater, 7-9pm<\/p>\n

October 26: Thursday Evening, Reception and Introductions, MCC Lounge, 7-9pm \u2014\u00a0Participation by Invitation<\/em><\/p>\n

October 27: Friday, Workshop and Performance, MCC Lounge<\/p>\n

Performance Workshop 9:30-3:00 pm\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0Participation By Invitation<\/em><\/p>\n

3:30-5 Open Practice and Discussion \u2014\u00a0Open to the Public<\/em><\/p>\n

Master class facilitators, Sharon Bridgforth and Omi Osun Joni Jones, believe in the power of the body
\nto say what words do not, and the power of words to guide us to our most courageous selves. For them,
\nour stories and our bodies reveal our deepest humanity, power, and joy.<\/p>\n

Using the principles of theatrical jazz\u2014being present, improvisation, solo virtuosity, ensemble-building\u2014
\nJones and Bridgforth guide participants through a series of practices designed to strengthen authenticity
\nand selfhood. Through movement, truth-telling, and collaboration, this workshop explores the themes of
\nvulnerability, life challenges, embodied stories, family history, and intention.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0Please find our program here (design credit to Chryss Yost):<\/p>\n

Embodying_the_Present_Moment_2017Program<\/a><\/p>\n

*Participants: You may find a detailed schedule, travel and hotel information, and optional supplemental readings and videos here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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