desert/DESERT
a solo journey into the desert in search of god, self, happiness.
drugs were involved.
ilvs strauss - she/her - Writer, Performer, Sound and Video Design
Lynne Ellis - She/Her - Lighting Designer
Shay Trusty - They/Them - Stage Manager
Jennifer Crooks - She/Her - Directorial Guidance
Loren Othon - She/Her - Photographer, Videographer
Sarah Marsh - She/Her - Video Crew
Randall Philips - He/Him - Graphic Designer
Everything spoken live on stage is either inspired by or directly pulled from writing in the notebook I kept while I was high.
This piece was made possible by the Intiman Emerging Artist Program, Velocity Dance Center's Creative Residency Program. All the music in the piece can be found on Soundcloud under 'ilvs strauss'.
Performed at:
EstroGenius Festival 2019 / Kraine Theatre / NYC / March 15 & 16 / 2019
NWNewWorks Festival 2018 / On the Boards / Seattle / June 16 & 17 / 2018
