Madison Florence

You're invited to a screening of Finding Space on May 4 at 7:00 PM at the Somerville Theatre's Microcinema. Tickets are $10 though if cost is prohibitive, please let us know when signing up. Register at the link in the bio!

Catch the full-length performance of Finding Space on the big screen at the Somerville Theatre's Microcinema. With limited seating, this venue will showcase the performance in an intimate and casual setting. Participate in an artist talk after the showcase to discuss the works with choreographer and director Madison Florence and dancers from the performance.

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Beautiful moments from Finding Space! I'm still in awe of how this all came together. Join us May 4 at 7pm for a private screening of the performance at the Somerville Theatre Microcinema followed by a conversation about the work. We would love to have you and can't wait to see this show on the big screen. Sign up at the link in the bio.

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The Dancers: Dana Alsamsam, Katherine Berman, Ava D’Eon, Cas Glover, Lila Klaus, Nell Mancini, Sophie Nash, Meredith Price, Carmen S. Rizzo, Michaela Romulo,
Holly Stone, Shira Weiss

The Technical Team:
Liz Ramey, Technical Director and Lighting Designer
Nick Walwer, Sound Engineer
Gabby Stryker, Stage Manager
Tori, Backstage Supervisor
Holly Stone, Rehearsal Director

Finding Space is supported in part by the 's Strand Theatre Grant, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston’s Opportunity Fund, the ’s New England Dance Fund, with generous support from the Aliad Fund at the Boston Foundation, and individual donations from arts supporters from our local community.

From the Bottom of My Breath
This piece came from my soul. My eight dancers embodied my experiences, emotions, and bared it all for our audience. It was an emotionally challenging work to create but traversing this cycle was so incredible and cathartic thanks to these beautiful humans who did it all. Thank you for embracing my breath-ography and tolerating my risky costume choices. You pulled every second of this off beautifully.

Thank you and for giving me space to create this piece and the many pieces before this. Every season shaped me in new ways and I'll always be grateful.

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Amore Mio
The one where Julianne and I have an Italian summer in love. Thank you for creating a beautiful piece that was physically challenging, pushed my acting skills, and let me lift someone over my head. I loved being a tomato girl. 🍅💃🏻❤️

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Finding Space has premiered! Thank you to the beautiful shooting stars for shining on the stage this weekend. It was a beautiful show, amazing artistry from all involved, and truly a dream come true. I am still absorbing it all but thank you for coming out, being a part of this story, and supporting new art creation. Please feel free to explore madisonbflorence.com/finding-space for behind-the-scenes content, the program from the show, sign up for newsletters and information about upcoming shows, and show your support for this and future dance creation.

Meet the Gallery Artists Shira and Brendan.
Shira, one of the dancers in Finding Space, doubles as a photographer and captured portraits of local scientists to be featured in our post-show gallery. Enjoy meeting these scientists as they were captured in their spaces.
Brendan is a New England videographer who captured interviews with four space experts in different fields creating a beautiful story that merges outer space, personal stories, and careers.
Experience their work after the show. All guests are welcome. The artists and project director will be available for questions, discussion and comments about the show and the artwork. We look forward to having you!

Reserve your free ticket to Finding Space or join us at the theatre for walk up tickets.

March 14 | 5 PM
Strand Theatre | 543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA
Gallery and Reception to follow
RSVP for free at findingspace.eventbrite.com

Meet Shira, dancer and administrator with Finding Space, they/them

Shira Weiss (they/them) is a Boston-based dancer, choreographer, theatre artist, photographer, and educator dedicated to creating multidisciplinary art that explores q***rness, religion, relationships, and growing up, with an emphasis on collaboration and lived experiences. Originally from Orlando, FL, they fell in love with the arts at a very early age and have been creating ever since. They hold a BA in Theatre from Northeastern University and have taught with the Boch Center; Wheelock Family Theater; URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy; Temple Beth Shalom of Needham; and Kol Isha, a Jewish Teen Activist Theatre Project. Shira currently dances with Alive Dance Collective, Lila Ruth Klaus, and Madison Florence. They also spend their time reading, trying new ice cream flavors, cuddling their cat, and befriending local dogs.

Finding Space
March 14 | 5 PM
Strand Theatre | 543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA
Gallery and Reception to follow

RSVP for free - https://findingspace.eventbrite.com

Photos by Olivia Moon

Meet Holly, dancer with Finding Space, they/he

Raised in rural Vermont, Holly Stone (they/he) creates q***r dance and theater in Greater Boston. Their gender-expansive partnering collaboration–INSIDER BALLROOM–with Michael Winward has played at the Providence Fringe Festival, the Dance Complex, and MAGMA in Gloucester. Holly’s original story ballet THE QUEEN OF NORI was presented at Starlight Stage, Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, the BCA, & Paliku Theatre in Hawaii. Holly has recently created theater with Boston Opera Collaborative, Greater Boston Stage Company, A Common Thread Theater, Arlington Children’s Theatre, and Tufts University. As a performer, Holly has also recently danced for Jo-Me Dance Theater, Dance Currents, and many others from their time in the American Ballroom Dance Industry. They have a B.S. in Bioengineering & Neuroscience from Syracuse University and an MFA in Dance from Florida State University–and continue their journey in higher ed as an adjunct at both Tufts University and Boston University, teaching dance, theater, and math for artists.

Finding Space
March 14 | 5 PM
Strand Theatre | 543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA
Gallery and Reception to follow

RSVP for free - https://findingspace.eventbrite.com

Photos by Olivia Moon

Meet Michaela, dancer with Finding Space

Michaela Romulo is a freelance dancer and choreographer currently based in Boston. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, she began her professional career as a commercial jazz dancer appearing in local concerts, TV shows, and corporate events with The Hotlegs Dance Company. In 2017 she moved to NYC and trained at Broadway Dance Center. She has since performed in works by Sheila Barker, Michelle Barber, Paul Alan Brown-Lobardi, Julia Kane Dance Collective, and Doubletake Dance Co. Currently based in Boston she has worked with 40 Steps Dance, MP Dance Projects, North Shore Dance Collaborative, Moving Dance Company (This is not Content), Modern Connections (ArtBeat Festival), and presented her choreography at Windhover Center of the Performing Arts and Salem Arts Festival. She is currently the operations manager for Boston Ballet’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill School for the Arts.

Finding Space
March 14 | 5 PM
Strand Theatre | 543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA
Gallery and Reception to follow

RSVP for free - https://findingspace.eventbrite.com

Photos by Olivia Moon