Factory|Refractory is a multi-media, multi-sensory dance tribute to New York City and the artists who defined its nightlife in the mid-1990s.
Conceived by Artistic Director Eryc Taylor and developed in New York City, Factory|Refractory features dancer Sashalie Rios, Thomas Batchelor, Taylor Ennen, Cameron Arnold, Miranda Stuck, Imani Arnett, Julia Foti, and Isoke Wright.
The audience will follow the story of a young, impressionable artist in a new city full of exhilarating passion and deadly vices. Live-feed projections guide the audience through this journey, heightening the senses and feelings of interaction.
Factory/Refractory, as a nod to Andy Warhol's Factory events, is a tribute to the New York City club kid scene. The mid-1990s was an era popularized by dance club personalities, including Amanda LePore, Richie Rich, and many more. These artistic and fashion-conscious groups were most notable for their flamboyant and eccentric costumes. Many club kid celebrities are still working in the entertainment and fashion scene. As a cabaret-style, multi-sensory experience in four parts, the work addresses addiction, mental health, struggle, recovery, and destiny. All of these themes are inspiring forces that shaped Taylor's choreography and vision, with original scores by Daniel Tobias reflecting the time and mood of the work as a whole. This project is made possible partly by The New York State Council on the Arts, The Shutter Venue Operators Grant, and the generous support of the Marta Heflin Foundation.
For booking information, email Savannah at info@etd.nyc
Limited free tickets are available.
