Salon Séance is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization creating experiences of listening beyond words to feel, imagine, and connect on a deeper level.
Description
ABOUT
Shape of Becoming explores how the people in our lives shape our identity and guide us toward our unique voices. Inspired by Japanese Noh theater and the Zen meditation practice of sutra tracing, the experience invites reflection on personal growth through a performance of Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No. 2 and spoken-word storytelling, culminating in a collective ritual—mirroring Britten’s own journey of transformation.
Creative team // Mari Lee (concept and script), Simon Angseop Lee (researcher), Jay Stull (director), Chisato Juge (Noh advisor)
Performers // Mari Lee (violin and storytelling), Claire Bourg (violin), Luther Warren (viola), Josh Halpern (cello), Melissa Hurst (actor)
Music // String Quartet No.2 by Benjamin Britten
The development of Shape of Becoming is made possible through the generous support of Yee-Ping Wu and Philip Lui, Sachie Ho and Dr. Heesung Chong, funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the funding agencies DCLA, NYSCA, and Howard Gilman Foundation administered by LMCC, and a creative residency on Potash Hill, the summer home of Marlboro Music.
Date & Time
May 22 - 23, 2025
Venue Details
Prime Produce
424 West 54th StreetNew York, New York 10019
