Ripening’s latest incarnation, Dawn of the Wylding, is an immersive dance theater performance that integrates interactive installation, cinematic interludes, live video and music to illustrate themes of ecofeminism, animal mythology, and femme empowerment. Dawn of The Wylding, created, choreographed, & directed by Vanessa Walters,premiered November 30 – December 3 at The Space at Irondale in Brooklyn, NY.
Dawn of the Wylding features performers Alexandra Berger, Alicia Dellimore, Gwendolyn Gussman, Joey Kipp, Tara O’Con, Trevor Vaughn, Vanessa Walters, Michelle Yard, and Lucy Struever York. Video by TAXIPLASM. Costumes by David Quinn. Makeup design by Jodi King. Sound design by Omar Zubair. Lighting design by Alex Taylor. Live feed video by George Del Barrio. Installation by Nicholas Papadakis with Valentina Gallup, Maggie Heath & Ava Handley. Props by Valentina Gallup.
