Explores the "mute surroundings" of a space. The performer interacts with the architecture to highlight its elusiveness. Plastic trash bags
By bringing these elements into the foreground, Samama forces the audience to reconsider their relationship with everyday materials and their own physical presence. 2. Structure of the Work
is an evening-length performance piece by choreographer and performer Michal Samama that explores the temporal and spatial aspects of bodily experience. This "deep guide" breaks down the work’s philosophical foundations, its core components, and the unique artistic language Samama employs to turn the periphery of our daily existence into a focused performance event. 1. Conceptual Foundation: The "Background Noise" of Life michal_samama_-_background_materials (Original)...
Focuses on the plastic bag as a "transparent carrier of waste." It investigates materials that are rarely objects of direct reflection.
The work was notably performed at The Chocolate Factory Theater in Long Island City in 2014. Explores the "mute surroundings" of a space
The piece highlights sensory data that usually goes unnoticed—what Samama calls "background noise"—precisely because these elements are what anchor us to reality.
Samama uses a whistle to make her labored breathing audible, emphasizing the physical exertion required to "be a body". Michal Samama Background Materials
This piece is a central part of Samama's broader portfolio, which exists at the intersection of dance, theatre, and visual art. Michal Samama Background Materials