Swallowed By Sea (2026)
at The Barbara B. Barker Center for Dance
​Created by Paul Herwig and Jennifer Ilse

​Directed & Choreographed by Jennifer Ilse
Animation, Video, & Projection by Paul Herwig
Original Choral Works by Linda Kachelmeier
Sound Design and Engineering by Reid Kruger
Lighting Design by Mike Grogan
Costumes by Nat Koch and Caroline A. Zaltron

Performed by Jennifer Ilse, Christine Maginnis, Gabriel Rodreick, Lexine Samara, Brian Evans, Erin Landers, and Lilly Rossow

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Swallowed By Sea was Off-Leash Area's 38th original production in 26 years.

​This performance told an emotional, redemptive story that invited the audience to navigate the eternal currents through ocean, land and sky. Weaving together a lush choral score, live-animated projection design, and the graceful and forceful physical performances by an all abilities cast who move with and without wheels, Swallowed by Sea is a rich tapestry of a production about beginnings and endings, destruction and renewal. 

​This production continued Off-Leash Area’s partnership with Young Dance, whose mission is transforming lives through movement, and another step in their integration of all abilities into their programs and performances.

Photos by loco f/x photography, Steve Campbell