Tivoli, N.Y.— On September 20th and 21st, Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents “DOCILE and A Beast,” two brand new works drawing on Black histories, jazz’s reimagination, and magical realism by Kayla Farrish.
“DOCILE” is a study on untaming, a play on light and darkness, inspired by James Baldwin’s seminal questioning “Notes of a Native Son” as he bridged the decision of finding freedom outside of America’s borders or returning home in the 1960s to commit himself to resistance movements. Turning towards and colliding with a vibration of freedom, this work witnesses a Black woman in a discovery of truth and a journey of release, asking “What transformation and wildness is possible in reclamation and seeing our full humanity?”
“A Beast” is an intimate and eruptive conversation between two people as they make sense of one another. They hold one another and listen, opening up to greater depth and feeling. Their words and songs spill into flight and physical risk. They uncover their personal power within, unraveling and finding themselves through the confrontation.
The performances are on September 20th and 21st at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, located at 120 Broadway in Tivoli, N.Y. There will be a post-show talk following the performance on the 20th. Tickets and more information can be found online.