All aesthetics lies in the brain. There ancient reptilian structures play nicely with our finely tuned neocortex. Risk engages the ancient brain's survival mechanisms. Reward, in arts, is the time after a performance, when the brain rests, pleasured, by the interplay of reptilian response, familiarity, novelty, analysis, intuition and memory.
I cannot guarantee that every piece in this curated show will result in pleasure. It is a show by varied artists, produced by a great experimental theater company in town, Hand2Mouth. They have good eyes and good instincts. They have built artistic networks with East Europe and with Seattle. Inspired by On The Boards NW New Works Program, which has for many years produced a curated program of experimental and noteworthy work, Hand2Mouth is doing something similar here. It is artistic research.
To keep costs low it's a concentrated event with a 5PM and 8 program. At 5 is Erin Leddy, Oslund + Co, Angela Fair and Paul Budraitis directed by Sean Ryan. At 8 is Hand2Mouth, Katherine Longstreth, Mike Pham, and The Cherdonna & Lou Show. You can do your own research at the project website, but a guess is this is very experimental theater, so manage your risk.
There are also workshops and discussions connected to the project on Sunday, see the website.
At Bodyvox Studios. www.hand2mouththeatre.org/now.html#risk 1201 NW 17th. 5PM and 8PM $10 door per performance, $8/$15 both advance at the website
