Story JAM

At it's core, Story JAM was a mixed-media live production including dance, silent improv, live storytelling, video, and audience participation.

I chose to share some of the darkest moments from my past, and how I moved through them to become who I am today.

The bulk of the performance was me, (sometimes joined by my friends!) performing something lighthearted and joyful live onstage, while a screen behind us shared the violent and unfair stories from my history. The contrast created two modes of stimulation, inviting the audience to ask:
Where do I place my attention? On her trauma? Or her joy? Or can I somehow hold both?

This project is best explained in the beginning paragraphs of this blog post, where I reflect on how and why Story JAM came to be:

Someday, I’d love to help other people create a show like this of their own -

a way to share their invisible past with people they care about, a way to be seen celebrating

all the shit they've been through, and maybe even a way to share some of their

hidden talents at the same time.

And it wouldn't have to look anything like mine!

You would get to do it all your way, with me as your guide.

Sound intriguing? Make sure you're following me on the socials :)