Jude Anthany Joseph

Maria Caruso's 'Incarnation' is a powerful solo dance theater work that explores themes of trauma, resilience, and transformation. A deeply personal yet universally resonant journey, the performance begins with Caruso bound to a chair, symbolizing entrapment, before unfolding into a striking exploration of self-liberation and choice. Through evocative choreography, costume changes, and symbolic props-including a poignant duet with a mirror-Caruso navigates the complexities of inner conflict and personal rebirth. Set against a minimalist backdrop and accompanied by Ryan Onestak's haunting score, 'Incarnation' is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, inviting audiences to embrace light and love in the face of adversity.

A breakdown. A kind invitation. A cabin with a bloody past. Alex Summers and her newfound friends face a nightmarish reality as they are picked off one by one, drawn to the sinister bench below. On her way to stay at her recently inherited grandmother's cabin, Alex Summers' car breaks down. Five college kids come to her rescue, and in gratitude, she invites them to join her at the cabin. Soon after their arrival, strange occurrences make them feel like they're being watched. Their unease intensifies when they discover a blood-covered bench in the cellar. One by one, they start to disappear, dragged down to that ominous room... to the bench. —Sean Wilkie