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Dig
As part of Dig/Hear/Sing/—
Abrons Arts Center
New York, NY
April 2022

Dig is a ritual of writing, sounding, and embodying the echoes of the sky cracking open.

Dig/Hear/Sing/— is a trilogy of evening length solos integrating movement, voice, and installation, to derive coping rituals in the aftermath of loss. These works were built by grieving the loss of three loved ones, and preserving the language, movements, and creative actions that emerged from that grief. This trilogy is an effort to open portals to the dead, to communicate with them, retell their stories, and preserve their memory. Can we connect to people who aren’t here anymore by making something out of all the bits that are? 

Created and performed by Ogemdi Ude
Sound collaboration and performance by Jasmine Hearn
Lighting Design and Stage Management by Kia Rogers
Administrative Support from Gabby Carmichael
Photos by Maria Baranova
Footage by Chidozie Ekwensi

Funding & Support
Dig/Hear/Sing/— is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by LMCC; the Franklin Furnace Fund supported by Jerome Foundation and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the New York City Artist Corps; and Dance/NYC’s Disability. Dance. Artistry. Residency Program.