Break to Build – An Immersive Evening of Dance & Music
$45-$150 ($30 artist/student/senior)
Break to Build brings together dancers, aerialists, musicians, mega projections, puppeteers, and 2 tons of raw steel instruments to create a one-of-a-kind immersive performance experience at the historic Zidell Shipyards on the South Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. Audiences will move through Zidell Yards to encounter performances spread throughout this piece of Old Portland history. Break to Build is a site-specific installation created by ProLab Dance Director Laura Cannon and acclaimed New Music composer Jennifer Wright with film projections by creative coder Fernanda D'Agostino. You will not want to miss this uniquely Portland arts event!
Zidell Yards is located in the South Waterfront neighborhood at the base of the OHSU aerial tram. Parking will be available on site and there are several Max and streetcar stops close by. We will gather in front of the Barge Building at 7:30pm then performers will lead the audience into the historic shipyard.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. Wear clothes appropriate for an outdoor, industrial space. The performers will be doing the dirty work, but you will still be exploring an old shipyard with us. Dress for the summer temperatures but bring an extra layer for when the sun goes down. Please reach out to us with any accessibility questions.
6 nights only: July 20-23 & 28-30. Spaces will be limited, so get your tickets early!