On May 29 & 30, 2009, The Seattle Rep Theatre presents ‘Biome’, a San Francisco based multimedia dance performance created from the Costa Rican cloud forest. The goal of this event is to increase conservation awareness and participation to a diverse audience in a fun, interactive setting.
From the rainforest of Costa Rica to the northwest floods of 2009, “Capacitor” will debut its performance of ‘biome’ in Seattle. After the May 30 show, they will host a special presentation of TEDxSeattle- bringing together today’s leading thinkers on conservation to present ideas worth spreading.
Biome: An exploration of yearning and desire in the natural world
Friday, May 29, 8pm and Saturday, May 30, 8pm.
There will be a special presentation of TEDxSeattle after ‘biome’ on May 30, 2009 at 9:30pm.
In the world of ‘biome’ everything is interconnected in a cycle of growth providing a portal into our own motivations and impulses. ‘biome’ explores human connections to the natural world while inspiring wonderment about the delicate ecosystems that lie within the heart of our increasingly fragile world. The show was conceived with world renowned ecologists on top 200ft tall Douglas fir trees in Washington State and Giant Strangler Figs deep in the Costa Rica Monteverde Cloud Forest. Special post show event with local and national conservation groups.
This video is “performance art” but probably NSFW:
On Saturday, May 30, immediately following ‘biome’:
TEDxSeattle- Lobby reception with wine and light refreshments.
“TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. TEDx is a program of local, self organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and personal connections. The goal of TEDxSeattle is to increase conservation awareness and participation in a fun, interactive setting.
Guest speakers will include 2009 TED presenters: the Queen of Canopy research, Dr. Nalini Nadkarni and ‘biome’ Artistic Director, Jodi Lomask. The Seward Park Audubon Center, the Nature Conservancy, the Pacific Science Center, and other environmental groups will provide additional talks, education and outreach activities.
Capacitor is a performance arts group renowned for collaborating with the scientific community to create mind-expanding, heart-gripping live shows.
Dr. Nalini Nadkarni is a Professor of Ecology at Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA and the President of the International Canopy Network (ICAN)- devoted to facilitating the continuing interaction of people concerned with forest canopies and forest ecosystems around the world.
Tickets are $25 presale; $15 students and seniors. Presented by the Audubon Society and Toyota Green and sponsored by The National Science Foundation and the National Geographic Society.
*Note: Performance contains some nudity.*
