Annika Johansson Presents:

LILACS

(Curated Rental)

September 12-15, 2024

Red Eye Theater

2213 Snelling Ave | Minneapolis, MN 55404

Public performances

Thursday, September 12, 7 pm

Friday, September 13, 7 pm

Saturday, September 14, 7 pm

Sunday, September 15, 2 pm

Tickets

Sliding scale $15-35 (before fees). If cost is a barrier, please email annikajoyhans@gmail.com for additional options.

Accessibility

To request large-print programs, ASL interpretation, audio description, or other support, please email your request to annikajoyhans@gmail.com with as much advance notice as possible to ensure we can accommodate your needs. We look forward to welcoming you to the show! 

LILACS is a collection of short dance works by Annika Johansson, each a unique reflection on gender, presentation, grief, and selfhood. The pieces range from theatrical and meticulously arranged, to introspective and improvisatory - creating a rich collage of movement that captures glimpses of the vibrancy of our experiences. The title symbolizes the delicate and impactful nature of these fleeting moments in our lives.

Performers: Kendall Edstrom, Annika Johansson, Rachel Lieberman, J H Shuǐ Xiān, and Elayna Waxse

Lighting Design: Alice Endo

Costume Design: Abby Johansson

Stage Manager / Board Op: Lily Conforti

Annika Johansson is a dance artist from Minneapolis, Mni Sota Makoce. They create dance for both theaters and public spaces and have shown work at the Casket Arts Building, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Red Eye Theater's Works in Progress, and ARENA DANCES' Candy Box Dance Festival. They are passionate about collaboration and investigating process and bring the same curiosity to projects of all scopes. When citing their experience as an artist and body, they return to thank the trans and queer elders and friends who helped them ask questions and discover their truest self.

Annika Johansson is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.