As if everything was perfect, directed and choreographed by
Gianna Burright, confronts the pressure women carry and the constant negotiation between compassion and guilt.
A character-driven embodiment of a woman's internalized sense of responsibility, As if everything was perfect centers women's oscillation between having compassion for past, current, and future versions of themselves and extreme guilt. Humor, surreal imagery, and sharp physicality move through memories, fantasies, imagined futures, colliding with the push and pull of expectation: too much, too little, too early, too late. Brooms function as both metaphor and partner, unearthing domestic labor, discipline, and the weight of responsibility. Joy and despair sit side by side as this performance work, scored by Shio Tepper, lingers in contradiction, complexity, and the many shades of gray, inviting audiences into a layered emotional landscape.
As if everything was perfect was developed, in part, during a Baryshnikov Arts Center Residency.
All details subject to change.
Running time: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermission.
No exchanges or refunds are permitted outside of the Baryshnikov Arts Center Annual Membership Program.
For ticketing questions, please email boxoffice@baryshnikovarts.org.
As a courtesy to our guests, children under the age of 5 will not be admitted. Please be aware that all patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Orchestra Tickets: $40
Balcony Tickets: $30
New this season: 20 for $20
In an effort to make Baryshnikov Arts Center programming more accessible and affordable, we are offering 20 tickets at $20 each in the orchestra section. These tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to 20 per performance. For more information, email boxoffice@baryshnikovarts.org.
All ticket prices listed above include a $4 fee.
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