In/tense - Alexa Wilson

“The Earth is full of refugees right now both human and non-human without refuge.” — Donna Haraway, 2015

In a world racing forward, where is the heart inside what home? Where is the home inside what heart? IN/TENSE is a poignant new solo performance that delves into the themes of disparity, homelessness, and displacement, challenging how contemporary Western society distances itself from vulnerability by "othering" others.

Through a unique collaboration with AI as thematic "experts" and DotDot Social in NYC, IN/TENSE explores fear and vulnerability not as weaknesses, but as powerful, generative forces that connect us. This performance weaves together movement, sound, performance art, text, music, and video to create an embodied reflection on these questions, inspired by the idea of "walking each other home."

Originally developed as a 25-minute piece for Grace Exhibition Space in NYC, IN/TENSE captivated audiences at one of the city's premier performance art venues. After which, it was presented in its full-length premiere at the inaugural Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance, this work continues to evolve in collaboration with Dot Dot Social as a virtual company.

IN/TENSE invites you to stay with the trouble, to face the discomfort of our shared vulnerabilities, and to find connection through the act of walking each other home.

This show is a part of Te Rerenga o Tere | Tempo Dance Festival 2024 at Q Theatre, 10 - 20 October 2024.