More Information About Mixed Marriages / Homestretch

Website

http://www.highwaysperformance.org

Description

Partners Andrae Gonzalo and Jamie Benson give it to you straight about relationships in Mixed Marriages. These boys slam together opposing attitudes, objects and concepts from their past and present to reveal universal themes of love and loneliness. The evening will include the debut of Untied, a short film following a romance from below knee level (a collaboration with actor/filmmaker Jesse Schoem).

A high-stakes game of Rock, Paper, Scissors and an introduction to the Human Swiffer (he’ll dance dirty) are also in the program. Gonzalo is on hand to bring a theatrical flare and intention to the costuming while Benson’s wry choreographic wit adds lush texture to the event. Both guys put their hearts and bodies on the line in this evening of tragic dance comedy.

Homestretch is a hysterical, poignant, ridiculous and heartbreaking look at real life through the lens of choreographer/new mother, Carmela Hermann and gay retiree and accidental dad/grandfather, Terence Luke Johnson.

This non-linear, post-modern soap opera layers vignettes of pregnancy-obsession, parenthood, daddy issues, retirement, homosexuality, late-life sex and death. Lines become blurred as the two play games with identity; the relationship seemingly morphs from friendship to father/daughter, lovers, and at times, becoming one another in the ultimate act of empathy. 

About the Ticket Supplier: Highways Performance Space

Highways Performance Space is Southern California's boldest center for new performance. Founded in 1989, Highways continues to be an important alternative cultural center in Los Angeles that encourages fierce new artists from diverse communities to develop and present innovative works.

Highways promotes the development of contemporary socially involved artists and art forms. Our mission is implemented through four programs (the performance space, workshop/university program and two galleries). Annually, Highways co-presents approximately 250 performances by solo dramatic artists, small theater groups, dance companies and spoken word artists; curates and exhibits approximately 12 contemporary visual art exhibits per year with work that explores the boundaries between performing and visual art forms; commissions and premieres new work by outstanding performing artists; organize special events, curate festival, offer residency and educational programs that engage community members in the arts while providing access to professionally-directed instruction.