Who is Mary Jane?

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Who is Mary Jane?



A few years ago I read a book called "The Botany of Desire" by Michael Pollan. What fascinates me about this book is how Pollan manages to be so captivating by writing about four seemingly boring plants: tulips, apples, potatoes, and the subject of Here Now Dance Collective's next project, cannabis. Well, let's be honest, cannabis has never been a boring subject, and, it turns out, that as a focal point of study, marijuana can reveal some intriguing stories that move far beyond the obvious political and social discussions. As director of the Here Now Dance Collective, I am creating a contemporary dance performance that digs deep into our relationship with this fabled plant. With a diverse group of dancers, filmmaker Matt Barkin, and composer Jeff Stevenson, we are crafting a multi-disciplinary production that shows the audience a broad prism of images--something much more colorful than its green, marijuana-glazed surface.



Who: Here Now Dance Collective and Friends
What: HNDC shows a first draft of their newest work "Who is Mary Jane?"

When: Feb. 17/18, 2010

Where: The Garage, 975 Howard St.
How Much: $10-20 sliding scale: tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com
More Info: www.herenowdancecollective.comor www.975howard.com

There are many ways to support Here Now Dance Collective's creative work. All tax-deductable donations are made through our fiscal sponsor, Dancers' Group (dancersgroup.org).

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