Gate Closes at 3:05

A glitching AI gaining sentience for the first time. A rogue military vet with a vendetta and an affinity for drag. A lone lady of the night turned political spy. An interplanetary refugee seeking solace in a place where the gravity is anything but ideal. Four characters find themselves hopelessly intertwined aboard a post-apocalyptic speakeasy floating in outer space. Through weaving narratives and electric encounters, the tetrad unravel and spiral to the grooves set forth by three musical masters. We invite you to lounge, indulge, strap-in, and take flight. And please remember, the Gate Closes at 3:05.

Presented and commissioned by Miami Light Project on February 4-5, 2022. Made with support by the Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and Koubek Center. Photos below.

Director/Choreographer: Maya Billig

Dancers/Collaborators: Maya Billig, Brianna Campbell, Marisa Fernandez, Rafael Ruiz

Original score and live musical performance: Phill Celeste (Life on Planets,) Charles Levine (Soul Clap,) Greg Paulus (No Regular Play)

Set Design: Hans Lau

Lighting Design/Stage Manager: Bruce Brown

Costume Design: Maya Billig

Creative Support: Christofer Medina, Robert Tinning

Run Time: 1 hour 15 minutes