OPEN DOOR | Cameron Barnett: Ending Explained

Cameron Barnett and Fiona Schlegel present that work that lingers in the wasteland, the in-between, the waiting room, the hollow, and more.

Uh-oh, you got the ick! It’s not over yet, but it may as well be.

Dancing, discussing, and dread come pre-mixed in the wet bag of salad that is Ending Explained (it’s been sitting in the back of your fridge for about a month now). Created by Cameron Barnett in collaboration with Fiona Schlegel, the work lingers in the wasteland, the in-between, the waiting room, the hollow, the purgatory, the to-do list, the denial, the longest hallway in the world. It sounds unpleasant, true, but fear not—we’re here to entertain you until you’re ready to admit it’s over.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Cameron Barnett is a multi-faceted artist with interests in choreography, direction, dramatic writing, lighting design, sound design, and performance. His theater and dance works often take the form of nonlinear narratives that use movement as metaphor. Unexpected combinations of themes are made refreshingly accessible through patterns of repetition, mismatched genres, and character-driven action. Some of his recent projects include Must Come Down, an evening of dance and song; and The Girl and the Toymaker, a play with dance. Cameron is the Production and Facilities Manager at CPR – Center for Performance Research, and his work in lighting, sound, and stage management has also been seen at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, Triskelion Arts, the Battery Dance Festival, Kestrels, and more. Cameron is originally from Indiana and now lives in Brooklyn.

Fiona Schlegel is a performer and arts administrator based in Brooklyn, NY. As an administrator, she has worked for STREB, Battery Dance, Ariel Rivka Dance, and Mark Morris Dance Group with roles in development, marketing, production, and operations. Fiona co-produces dance and theater works with Cameron Barnett. In their collaborative partnership, Fiona serves as administrative director, rehearsal director, associate choreographer, and performer. Their work has been presented by The Tank, CreateART, WAXworks, The Brick, and Kestrels. Fiona and Cameron’s most recent production, Must Come Down, an evening of dance and song, premiered in February 2025. She holds a BFA in Dance from Indiana University.