RicketySticks Dance-Theater | Amy J Lambert
This is a Drama Comedy
12th Ave Arts- Main Stage
March 7-9 & 13-15, 2025

SEATTLE, WA  RicketySticks Dance-Theater presents an innovative new performance that blends concert dance and theater to explore the intersection of tragedy and comedy. This Is A Drama Comedy delves into themes of sacrifice, ritual, loneliness, and community. Choreographer Amy J Lambert, often known for her use of funny absurdity (SeattleDances) combines equal parts humor and drama to create a meditation on the sacrifice involved in playing the role of the joker. Using the absurdist image of clowns sacrificing themselves into a volcano, Lambert blurs the line between humor and sorrow to explore how sacrifice can bring one closer to and simultaneously further from their purpose. Lamberts mixture of text and movement reflects on the sustainability of humor and escapism in the face of larger hopes and challenges.

This Is A Drama Comedy features a talented cast of local dance artists, including Rosemary Adams, Rose Amlin, Lucie Baker, Kara Beadle, Ieva Braciulyte, Samantha Fabrikant, Aidan Hargreaves, Dahlia Levine, and Jenny Peterson. This production also features a volcano set piece created by scenic designer Amiya Brown and lighting design by Meg Fox.

Rickety-Sticks is proud to offer a sensory-friendly performance designed to provide a supportive and judgment-free environment for people affected by sensory processing challenges. For this performance, lights will remain on at a low level in the theatre, and strobe lighting and focused lighting will be reduced. Audience members are free to talk and leave their seats during the performance, and are welcome to bring their own manipulatives, seat cushions, comfort objects, and extra support items. Masks are highly recommended.
Tickets for the Low Sensory Performance are $15.00, Saturday, March 15 at 3 PM

SUPPORT INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED DANCE WORK IN SEATTLE!

In preparation for the premiere, RicketySticks Dance-Theater is actively fundraising to support production costs and artist fees. The company has launched a campaign on FracturedAtlas with a goal of $8,000. Community members are encouraged to contribute to the campaign to help bring this production to life. Donations can be made through the Fractured Atlas fundraising page.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Make a one-time donation to support the production.

  • Become a recurring monthly donor to help sustain our efforts.

  • Share this campaign with your network to spread the word and build our community.

  • Buy a ticket for the performances in March 2025 at 12th Avenue Arts.