the emergent character of Identity 
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May 7 830

A live concert about discovering and communicating Identity ​

Identity is the liminal space between self-reflection and outward expression. This means identity is not fixed, but rather a continually emerging process of discovery and communication. Sometimes, sharing parts of ourselves is painful. To avoid this pain, many choose to hide and censor their identity. In turn, opportunities for growth and self-discovery are stifled. The emergent character of Identity captures the sounds and emotions of overcoming identity suppression, and celebrates the catharsis of freedom. ​

Chapter 1: Loss
Opening^…………………………….……………………Jamie Olah 
Freedom^……………………………….…………………Improvised
Identitude 1: EMB(inward)ARK^.……………Serge Bulat
Introduction…………………………………..…..Sean Ellis Hussey 
Identitude 2: BAL(scales)ANCE^………….….Serge Bulat

Chapter 2: Say
What I Need……………….…………………..…Sean Ellis Hussey
Identitude 3: LO(fate)SS^……………………….Serge Bulat
the refined anguish of language*……Sean Ellis Hussey 
Identitude 4: EME(say)RGE^……………………Serge Bulat

Chapter 3: Reconcile 
Whisper………………………………………….….Sean Ellis Hussey 
Identitude 5: FE(anger)AR^…………….……….Serge Bulat
Healing^………………………………..……….….Sean Ellis Hussey 
The Fertility of Ash………………….………..Sean Ellis Hussey

Chapter 4: Freedom
letting go^……………………………………,,…..Sean Ellis Hussey
Freedom (again)^…………………………….………Improvised
This is Love; ……………………………………..Sean Ellis Hussey


^indicates world premiere
*title from Mary Oliver’s Toad


Music by
Sean Ellis Hussey
Serge Bulat (Identitudes)


Performed by
Emily Boone- violin
Sean Ellis Hussey- voice, saxophone, & piano
Lise Kroner- voice
George Teague- cello

Playwright and Dramaturg
​Jamie Olah

Production
Sean Ellis Hussey