Mohini Dance School’s new play brings together English drama and Indian Classical and Contemporary dance to tell the human story behind Cleopatra’s crown.
— Smitha Krishnan
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Opening this Friday, “Woman With No Wings” takes the stage at Cornish Playhouse in Seattle September 27-29.
Cleopatra, one of history’s most iconic figures, was thrust into a world of chaos, violence, and betrayal at a young age. She was constantly surrounded by enemies, fighting for her life and throne. Imagine the toll this took on her mental well-being.
“Woman With No Wings” is Cleopatra’s story, reimagined as a powerful dance drama, where strength, vulnerability, and mental struggle collide. This is a raw, emotional dive into her inner world to explore a side of Cleopatra largely lost to history books.
This new play brings together drama and Indian Classical and Contemporary dance to tell the human story behind the crown. The production’s choreography, set against a backdrop of originally composed music in five languages, invites audiences to journey beyond the traditional image of Cleopatra and into the intricate layers of her humanity.
And at a time when 1 in 3 Americans experience mental health challenges, this story is more relevant than ever.
Written and directed by Mohini Dance School Founder and Artistic Director Smitha Krishnan (“Nirvana”, “Ghanashyam”), the show features over 50 Seattle-area dancers and performers, giving audiences a vivid portrayal of Cleopatra’s emotional and psychological battles.
“WOMAN WITH NO WINGS”
Opening Night: Friday, September 27, 2024
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 27: 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 28: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 29: 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Cornish Playhouse, 201 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
TICKETS:
Single tickets start at $45. ON SALE NOW.
To purchase tickets, visit https://www.mohinidanceschool.org/woman-with-no-wings. Prices are subject to change.
Original Music:
The show’s original music including “Today You Lose” is available on major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube.
PHOTOS: High-resolution photos for press use can be downloaded from the >>>>> Woman With No Wings Press Room
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ABOUT MOHINI DANCE SCHOOL
Since its founding in 2016, Mohini Dance School has evolved from a center dedicated to the Mohiniyattam dance form into a groundbreaking theater production company. Renowned for its original Indian Classical Dance Ballets, the school’s productions, including Ghanashyam and Nirvana, have earned acclaim at prestigious events such as the Soorya Festival in India and the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle. With Woman With No Wings, Mohini Dance School continues to push artistic boundaries, blending drama and dance to spark vital conversations on social issues. For more information, visit www.mohinidanceschool.org.
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Woman With No Wings Teaser Trailer
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