Julia Bullock inhabits the body of a reimagined Joséphine Baker on the steps of The Metropolitan Museum’s Great Hall in this darker, more intimate consideration of the life and legacy of the famous singer, activist, and cultural icon. With texts by poet Claudia Rankine and music recomposed by Tyshawn Sorey (both MacArthur Fellows).
text Claudia Rankine
(with quotes by Joséphine Baker, adapted by Julia Bullock and Zack Winokur)
composer, percussion, and piano Tyshawn Sorey
choreography Michael Schumacher
soprano Julia Bullock
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
conception Peter Sellars
director Zack Winokur
lighting designer John Torres
sound designer Mark Grey
clothing designer Carlos Soto
managing producer Cath Brittan
assistant director Ian Askew