shift/transFer

Fri., Nov. 12, 8:30 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 13, 10 p.m.; $15, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 267-402-2055, firstpersonarts.org.

by Deni Kasrel

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Published: Nov 10, 2010

[ dance/theater ]

Just when you think you've figured out what's happening in shiFt/transFer , a different storyline pops into view. That's a reflection of how the show's director, Justin Jain, felt growing up as the son of Filipino immigrants in America. With this work-in-progress, he externalizes this experience as part of an arc that arises between anonymity and identity. Performed by a talented ensemble of dance and theater artists, the show combines text, movement and situations derived from each performer's personal story. There's comedy, satire and smashing of cultural stereotypes. Jain takes an unconventional approach to the staging, and we won't give all that away, except to say this will not be an entirely passive experience.

Fri., Nov. 12, 8:30 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 13, 10 p.m.; $15, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 267-402-2055, firstpersonarts.org.

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