Parallel is a surreal and introspective journey through the subconscious mind, exploring themes of consciousness, identity, and the idea of Self. The audience follows as a character called the Dreamer is drawn through a mysterious doorway and steps into a labyrinthine internal landscape, filled with symbolic figures and challenges: a manifestation of their subconscious mind. By navigating through a series of interconnected doors Dreamer confronts their fears and desires, fighting for control over their inner world.
With a blend of aerial and contemporary dance, contortion, and a set full of interesting props and apparatuses, Parallel creates an immersive world that invites the audience to delve into their own inner landscapes. This year we're adding more collaborating artists onstage, including live musicians, atypical instruments and original scoring by Atlanta native Chris Childs to bring the choreography to life.