HERE Arts Center, NYC

Directed by Peter Flaherty
Co-Directed and Choreographed by Jennie MaryTai Liu

“… technologically impressive while being emotionally engaging and accessible. ”     

— ANDY HORWITZ, CULTUREBOT

“... after seeing the high-tech Soul Leaves Her Body, I’m still dreaming in images. ”

— HELEN SHAW, TIME OUT NEW YORK

“Highbrow/Brilliant”

— ON THE APPROVAL MATRIX, NEW YORK MAGAZINE

About the show

From a boat, a light blinks in a distant high rise. An intercom buzzes, a home is emptied. A cup of tea is left, still steaming. Set in Hong Kong and based on a 13th Century Chinese story about a young woman who rips her soul from her body, this densely choreographed film unfolds live onstage through dance theatre, video, and foley sound. Soul Leaves Her Body is a folk dance for modern life, love, and family.

Performed by: Leslie Cuyjet, Sean Donovan, Jennie MaryTai Liu, and Wai Ching Ho, Jackie Au, Makoto Hirosoko, Leslie Ho, Howah Hung, Rachel Lin, Eric Ng, Suetmann Wong

Designed by: Scott Hirsch, Peter Ksander, Lucky Dragons, Austin Switser, Brandon Wolcott, Pablo Colapinto, and Jeanette Yew

Costume Design: Wendy Yang