in case of fire, speak: Research, Process, and Collaboration

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Join us for a conversation about in case of fire, speak - a new work in response to Graham’s American Document.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts -Bruno Walter Auditorium

Martha Graham Dance Exhibit Programs

Upcoming programs related to our exhibit Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance.

In this conversation moderated by Art Philly’s Curatorial and Deputy Director, Tania Isaac, choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans, sound designer uwazi zamani, and dramaturg Ain Gordon share an inside look at their collaborative process creating in case of fire, speak - a new work in response to Graham’s American Document featuring a combined cast of Martha Graham Dance Company and Philadanco!  Photo Credit: Photo by Daniel Jackson for Embassy: Interactive, 2026.

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