Photo: Wendy D Photography
Pants
Solo dance-theatre (stand-up comedy with dance breaks) by veteran dance artists Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg. Can one reimagine gender from inside a middle-aged body while standing at the playground caught in the no “man’s” land between the “moms” and the “dads”? Pants take a deep dive into the shallow end of the gender binary through raw comedy and dance that crawls inside our “packaging”. What happens to one’s flimsy identity, built on blending, when one’s offspring sheds the binary before recess? Profoundly personal storytelling is delivered through alarming comedy and movement that reveals the heart of the matter. Pants will premiere in 2024.
Photo: Wendy D Photography
Project Created by: Written, choreographed, and performed by Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg.
Key Artistic Collaborators:
Choreographer/Dancer: Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg
Co-Choreographer: Kate Franklin
Creative Collaboration: Cameron Mackenzie, Josh Martin, Ted Littlemore
Dramaturge: Joanna Garfinkel
Sound Design: Marc Stewart
Performance type: This work is built for the theatre, Adaptable to theatres, outdoor venues and alternative spaces
How do you define this work: Dance/Theatre/Stand-up Comedy/Experimental
Length of performance: 60 minutes
Audience type: General Audience
General Technical Requirements: Marley/dance floor, stage lights, sound system.
Does this work require tech residency: 8 - 12 hours
Number of Performers on tour (including choreographer): 1
Number of Support Staff on Tour: 2
Availabilities: 2024 Spring Season (March - June), 2024/25 season, and 2025/26 season
Tara Cheyenne Performance
TCP is a feminist organization of female-identifying, gender-questioning, and non-binary artists who create unapologetic, boundary-pushing performance art that celebrates diversity. Led by Artistic Director Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, we've rocked stages across Vancouver, BC, Canada, and the world with our wild and wonderful mix of movement, music, and theatrical flair. But our mission doesn't end with our performances - we're also passionate about mentoring the next generation of artists and fostering collaborations that push the boundaries of the performing arts. Whether you're a theatre artist, dancer, a caregiver, or simply someone who believes in the power of inclusive feminist communities, join us in celebrating life, art, and the beauty of being unapologetically yourself.
Performance History & Upcoming Performances
Pants:
Work in progress showing Dancing on the Edge Festival July 2022.
Upcoming World Premiere at the Firehall Arts Centre January 2024.
Recent Previous Work:
Body Parts (2022-2024) - Arts Revelstoke Feb 2022, Revelstoke BC. Rotary Centre for the Arts April 2022, Kelowna BC. ArtSpring February 2023, Salt Spring Island BC. The Cultch May 2023, Vancouver BC. BC Movement Arts June 2023 Sointula BC, Port McNeill BC, Port Hardy BC. Surry Arts Centre April 2024 Surrey BC.
Project Details
Community Engagement
Cafecito Morning Practice Workshops available upon request. a 60 minute cycle to kickstart your creative practice in whatever form that may be. Ideal for 16+ but can be adapted for younger teens as well. Workshop fees start from $150/workshop. Post show talk-backs available upon request as well. Fees for talkbacks may be inclusive in performance fee or up to $200 if TCP brings in moderator and additional artists.
Talking and Dancing Workshops available upon request. Tara leads a group through her unique blend of storytelling and dance. Ideal for 16+ but can be adapted for younger teens as well. Workshop fees start at from $300/workshop. Ideally workshops are scheduled on non performance days.
Additionally, in the past we have done extended week or two week long creation workshops with your community potentially culminating in a companion piece to the main show. These extended workshops start at $1200/week
Cafecito Workshop $150-$250/session
Talkback $0-$200/session
Talking and Dancing $300-500/session
Extended Community Creation $1200-$3600/workshop
Contact information
Agent/Manager: Hannah Meyers, General Manager admin@taracheyenne.com
Website: https://www.taracheyenne.com/