“Soil”
An intercultural dance theater performance
Conceived, directed, co-written, and produced by Michael Sakamoto
Choreographed, performed, and co-written by Chey Chankethya, Waewdao Sirisook, and Nguyễn Nguyên
Original music by Imanishi Reiko, Isohata Shinichi, and Raphael Xavier
Video sequences by Michael Sakamoto
National Dance Project Grantee
Work-in-progress performances, 2012-2015:
Bangkok University IF festival, Bangkok, Thailand
Khmer Arts Academy, Los Angeles, CA
University of Iowa Dance, Iowa City, IA
Premiere and touring, 2017-2018:
Hancher Performances, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh, PA
Wilson Center, Wilmington, NC
Maui Arts and Culture Centre, Wailuku, HI