The World is Round

An adaptation of Gertrude Stein's childrens book The World is Round about a girl named Rose who climbs a mountain looking for answers. This funk and folk inflected fable incorporates live music, aerial dance and acrobatic choreography.

Obie Awards 2014 winner for projection design, lighting design, and composition

Conceived, written and directed by Rachel Dickstein; Music and lyrics by Heather Christian

Presented by Ripe Time
Set: Mimi Lien; Costumes: Ilona Somogyi; Lights: Jiyoun Chang; Sound: Jane Shaw; Aeriel: Nikki Miller
Performed at BAM Fisher in Brooklyn, New York in April 2014

Photos: Yi Zhao