NOW YOU SEE ME
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June 19th, 1865, widely recognized as Juneteenth, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Now You See Me opens June 19th, 2021 and runs through June 25th, 2021. Now You See Me is not a play. It is a visual display of almost-abstract art, performance, and an immersive experience participants may choose to engage. Following the immersive experience, participants will be loosely-guided through an exhibit, perhaps making discoveries, perhaps just getting dirty, literally.
Now You See Me explores life lessons, generational values, and the transition one makes to becoming an ancestor. This Installation is composed by Artist Yao Kahlil Newkirk, who serves as Artistic Director of the Paul Robeson Theatre of Buffalo, NY. Participants will have 45 minutes to explore the installation. Performers will interact with audience members, giving them tasks, which they may or may not choose to perform. Each response determines how the performer will further engage. Daytime and evening performances will feature characters known as "The Fam, Everybody's Momma, and Pops." [Sandra Clay, Chalma Warmley, Linda Barr, Yao Kahlil Newkirk, Tequoyah Newkirk, and The Newkirk Dynasty]
While we work to accommodate all walks of life, some elements of this installation may not be easily accessible by wheelchair. For special services please call the Paul Robeson Theatre prior to purchasing tickets. Participants will be required to put on a new mask and a new pair of gloves atop any PPE while indoors, including vaccinated persons. Masks and gloves will be provided upon entry.
[Trigger Warning] This installation includes "tunnel-like" features that may be a trigger for those who have challenges with enclosed spaces. Additionally, Now You See Me contains soil and other earth elements; High Heels and footwear that are not easily washed/cleaned are not encouraged. As a participator, comfortable footwear is most appropriate. Rugged footwear, boots, sandals, tennis shoes and "play shoes" that you don't mind getting a bit dirty and are easily washed are preferred.