The Path of Pins or The Path of Needles​
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A dark fairy tale about the terrors, joys, and deep uncertainties of pregnancy. Inspired by Maria Tatar’s research on the history of fairytales, this immersive performance explores the complex decisions that mothers, fictional and real, must make about their children’s lives.
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Each audience member becomes “The Pregnant Dreamer,” seeking to evade a curse on their unborn child by choosing their own path through Rigby Mansion and its grounds. Interactive scenes — weaving contemporary dance, physical theatre, and performance art — unlock secret knowledge and whispers of terror.
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Concept and Direction Josephine Decker
Text Josephine Decker in collaboration with the ensemble
Co-Director and Creative Producer Dan Rothenberg
Visual Design Maiko Matsushima
Lighting Design Tuçe Yasak
Sound Design Tina Hanae-Miller
Ensemble Jessica Almasy, Sanchel Brown, Miranda Calderon, Ching-I Chang, Anisa George, John Maria Gutierrez, Courtney Henry, Meagan Kimberly Smith, Alex Tatarsky, Jacinta Yelland
Technical Director Dalton Whiting
Props Artisan/Audience Liaison Payton Smith
Dramaturgy Sally Ollove
Associate Directors Nicola Bullock and Vanessa Ogbuehi
Movement Consultants Nicola Bullock and Faye Driscoll
Master Electrician Julia Franco
Sound Engineer Allie Britt
Assistant Scenic Designer Shayna Strype
Assistant Lighting Design Connor Sale
Assistant Costume Design Gabrielle Perera