ADT GALA-Ish Celebration & Fundraiser.

Join the movement for art and social justice! We invite you with open hearts to our GALA-Ish Celebration & Fundraiser on August 18!

Ananya Dance Theatre presents Sutrajāl: Revelations of Gossamer at The OʻShaughnessy at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, September 20 & 21!

In support of this epic dance theater production, we invite you to our new Shawngram Institute for Performance & Social Justice for a GALA-Ish Celebration & Fundraiser. Our fundraising goal is $10,000. Proceeds will support Sutrajāl’s production elements: scenic design, costumes, soundscape, and collaborative artistic labor.

Sunday, August 18, 5-9 pm

Shawngram Institute for Performance & Social Justice

1197 University Avenue West, Saint Paul MN1.5 blocks west of Lexington Green Line Rail Station

SCHEDULE:

PART 1: Sutrajāl Underground, 5pm-7pm

RSVP Ticket: $40

This segment of Sutrajāl Underground (5pm-7 pm) will take you inside the process and production elements of this year’s premiére. We will reveal the scenic design for the multi-layered universe of Sutrajāl and costume sketches for the unique characters in it. Also, be the first to see a performance excerpt from Sutrajāl and hear its haunting, original score by Renée Copeland.

Your Sutrajāl Underground RSVP Ticket includes:

+ An array of delicacies, generously provided by local businesses

+ 2 beverages

+ Postcard signed by ADT dancers

+ Recognition in the printed Sutrajāl program

+ Access to PART II | Radical Bliss Dance & Karaoke Party, 7pm-9pm

Unable to attend the Part 1 of the event? No problem! Come for a night of dancing with beats by DJ Tybierius BreakCops and karaoke!

PART 2: Radical Bliss Dance & Karaoke Party, 7pm-9pm

RSVP Ticket: $20

Your Radical Bliss Dance & Karaoke Party RSVP Ticket includes:

+ Postcard signed by ADT dancers

+ Recognition in the printed Sutrajal program

Unable to arrive at 7pm but still want to dance with us and join the joy? Come anyway! DOOR Ticket: $10-20 sliding scale

Your support will help us close a budget gap to realize the multitudinous world of Sutrajāl and pay our many collaborators for their work!

Our Collaborators include:

Stage Director: Marcus YoungGuest Artists: Tish Jones and Douglas R. EwartGuest Dramaturg: Sharon BridgforthScore Composition and Sound Design: Renée CopelandFeatured Instrumentalists:Queen Drea, VocalsPooja Goswami, VocalsKhary Jackson, CelloPJ Roduta, Drums/percussionCostume Design: Annie CadyLighting Design: Kevin A. JonesScenic Design: Chelsea WarrenTechnical Scenic Director: Zeb HultsProp Design: Kezia Florence GermMedia Design: Darren Johnson, Northern Dawn MediaProduction Manager: Emma Marlar