Saudade by David Roussève/REALITY; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater March 5, 2009

Saudade
David Roussève/REALITY
Bay Area Premiere!

YBCA is proud to co-commission an exciting new work from David Roussève/REALITY, one of the most important voices to emerge in contemporary American dance in recent history. An ode to those transcendental moments when joy and sorrow collide, Saudade—a Portuguese word close to “bittersweet”—is a compelling mix of theater, spoken dialogue, contemporary dance and the movement of Indonesia, India and West Africa. Unifying the work is Fado, often called “Portuguese blues,” which expresses the longing of saudade. Equal parts wild humor and grit, Saudade is a rare work of spiritual seeking that connects the African American experience to pressing global issues.

Who:
David Roussève/REALITY

Where:

Saudade by David Roussève/REALITY – 700 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103 – YBCA Novellus Theater

Public Info:

415.978.2787 or ybca.org
$30 Regular, $25 YBCA Member/ Student/ Senior/ Teacher

SPECIAL TICKET PACKAGE: Purchase a ticket for Jérôme Bel on Tue, Mar 3 and receive a 50% discount on tickets for David Roussève/Reality on Mar 5–7

Official Website: http://www.ybca.org