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Looking for Lilith presents THE ANCESTORS PROJECT, December 7th, 2PM, Louisville Main Public Library
Looking for Lilith Theatre Company invites audiences to come join us to honor and celebrate stories of passing the torch from one generation to the next, stories of women overcoming oppressive systems and leaving a more just world for their daughters and granddaughters, and stories of families parted by world events, and others parted by private actions. Experience how people feel their ancestors living on in them, as a transformation of energy. Witness people’s pride of the past and hopes for the future, as we reflect together on both in the present.
Diverse community groups have explored their own ancestors and the stories of those who built their community--bringing to light the day-to-day struggles of marginalized people as they negotiated life under dominant supremacy cultures. LFL has collaborated with multiple different Community Partners throughout the Commonwealth to host workshops in which LFL artists led participants in activities exploring stories of their personal ancestors who have inspired and guided them, and transforming these stories into pieces of visual and performance art that were then shared with fellow participants.
The two-year exploration of stories, collected and shared as part of this evolving community arts initiative, will culminate in this event. We will take guests on an interactive journey that allows them to immerse themselves in the life stories and lessons of the many ancestors whose journeys have informed our lives and communities. Live music, drawings, performance art, theatre and ritual come together in a celebration of heritage.
December 7th, 2:00-4:00pm, Louisville Free Public Library - Main Branch
FREE, but reservations are required due to limited space
Recommended for ages 10 & up
lookingforlilith.org/ancestors
CW/TW: Stories include accounts of immigration from Central America and Eastern Europe, as well as stories of ancestors facing hardships, including domestic violence, police violence, addiction, mental health crises, and neglect.
Thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts, the Kentucky Foundation for Women, The Fund for the Arts, and Louisville Metro External Agency Fund for helping make this project possible. The Ancestors Project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
Event Links
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2780204-1
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