above, an image of our Off Kilter logo, bright, bold words
2023 Off-kilter cabaeret
november 17-18-19
tek box in the cowles center
above, the Off-Kilter Cabaret logo with small pictures of the 7 featured artists
this year's artists
Braille
Desdamona
Houa Moua
AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa
Tessa Longshore
Scott Sorensen
Young Dance
Desdamona
Houa Moua
AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa
Tessa Longshore
Scott Sorensen
Young Dance
about the cabaret
Off-Leash Area presents their 2nd Annual Off-Kilter Cabaret, an ongoing community program designed to highlight and support artists with disabilities in the creation of original performance work. The 2023 Off-Kilter Cabaret explores the theme “Inside, Outside, Inside-Out,” and will showcase seven unique artists from a range of artistic disciplines including dance, comedy, puppetry, musical composition, spoken word, and storytelling.
This year’s cabaret, curated by the Off-Kilter Leadership Team, includes artists Braille, Scott Sorensen, Young Dance, AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa, Desdamona, Houa Moua, and Tessa Longshore. It will be emceed by returning artist Amy Salloway.
“Off-Leash Area is thrilled to bring its Off-Kilter program back for a second year. This year’s diverse line-up of artists who will be performing at the Off-Kilter Cabaret continues to illuminate the depth of talent and the strength of independent voices in our performing arts community. It is our honor to be able to support them in sharing their exceptional work.” - Paul Herwig, Jennifer Ilse – OLA Co-Artistic Directors
Off-Leash Area, under co-artistic directors Jennifer Ilse and Paul Herwig, has a 24-year history of presenting original interdisciplinary performance work. The Off-Kilter Advisory Group and Selection Panel from the disability community also include: writer and storyteller Amy Salloway, multidisciplinary artist Gabriel Rodreick, arts accessibility consultant Jon Skaalen, and Sam Jasmine, host of the Disability and Progress program on KFAI.
Off-Kilter Cabaret will occur November 17, 18, and 19 at the fully accessible Tek Box in the Cowles Center for Dance.
*We highly recommend N-95, KN-95, or similar high-filtration masks, and will have some available.
If you require an accommodation not listed here, please reach out to Off-Leash Area at offleash@offleasharea.org at least two weeks in advance of the show.
This year’s cabaret, curated by the Off-Kilter Leadership Team, includes artists Braille, Scott Sorensen, Young Dance, AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa, Desdamona, Houa Moua, and Tessa Longshore. It will be emceed by returning artist Amy Salloway.
“Off-Leash Area is thrilled to bring its Off-Kilter program back for a second year. This year’s diverse line-up of artists who will be performing at the Off-Kilter Cabaret continues to illuminate the depth of talent and the strength of independent voices in our performing arts community. It is our honor to be able to support them in sharing their exceptional work.” - Paul Herwig, Jennifer Ilse – OLA Co-Artistic Directors
Off-Leash Area, under co-artistic directors Jennifer Ilse and Paul Herwig, has a 24-year history of presenting original interdisciplinary performance work. The Off-Kilter Advisory Group and Selection Panel from the disability community also include: writer and storyteller Amy Salloway, multidisciplinary artist Gabriel Rodreick, arts accessibility consultant Jon Skaalen, and Sam Jasmine, host of the Disability and Progress program on KFAI.
Off-Kilter Cabaret will occur November 17, 18, and 19 at the fully accessible Tek Box in the Cowles Center for Dance.
- November 17: 7:30pm. American Sign Language (ASL) and Audio Description available. Performance will be followed by a post-show reception.
- November 18: 7:30pm. American Sign Language (ASL), Audio Description, and Live Captioning available. Performance will be followed by a post-show discussion.
- November 19: 2:00pm. American Sign Language (ASL) and Audio Description available. Masks* will be required to be worn by audience members. Performance will be followed by a post-show discussion.
*We highly recommend N-95, KN-95, or similar high-filtration masks, and will have some available.
If you require an accommodation not listed here, please reach out to Off-Leash Area at offleash@offleasharea.org at least two weeks in advance of the show.
thank you to Young dance, our organizational partner!
Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the art of dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance.
For more on Young Dance click: HERE
For more on Young Dance click: HERE
below images from the 2023 Off-kilter cabaret artists:
below images from the 2022 Off-kilter cabaret
dancers in Young Dance's performance at the 2022 Off-Kilter Cabaret. Several people of many ages in wheelchairs and standing, colorful fabric connecting them to each other
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Scott Sorenson performing a puppet show at the 2022 Off-Kilter Cabaret, with two puppets - the heart, and the head
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