Holy Animals

March 27, 2025 @ 9:30pm

Paige Barnett Kulbeth, Director/Choreographer/Dancer
Cassie Dietrich, Technical Assistant
Courtney Lopes, Dancer
Karlie Budge, Dancer
Makenna Zelenak, Dancer
Caitlin Montclare, Musician
Carami Hilaire, Vocalist
Omar Zubair, Composer

"Holy Animals" is a dance and music performance inspired by the women of Dante's Divine Comedy. While Dante's female figures were rooted in real people, he often depicted them as either "virgins" or "whores," reflecting the gender norms of his time. This performance challenges that limited portrayal, offering a fresh interpretation of the classic tale and giving voice to the women who have been overlooked for over 700 years. Holy Animals combines larger-than-life projections, live music, and a fusion of modern and classical dance to bring to life the circles of Inferno, the terraces of Purgatorio, and the celestial spheres of Paradiso.