Frenetic Theater’s 2016 Artist-In-Residence Program Presents SonKiss’d Dance Theater’s ‘Urbanity’

Contact:
Executive Director: Adam Castaneda
adam@freneticore.net
(832) 649-2096
www.freneticore.net

This Memorial Day weekend, Frenetic Theater’s 2016 Artist-in-Residence program will present SonKiss’d Dance Theater’s Urbanity, a new evening-length work from the celebrated Houston dance company directed by Chris “YungChris” Thomas. Urbanity is a one-hour production that will incorporate animation, multimedia design, and live poetry.

Dates: May 28 and 29

Time: 8 p.m. (May 28) and 4:00 p.m. (May 29)

Location: Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation Boulevard

Tickets: $20 presale/$25 door/$15 students (only available at door with student identification)

For tickets and more information, please visit www.freneticore.net

Urbanity marks SonKiss’d Dance Theater’s first concert since its historic Moving Mountains production last December, a first-of-its-kind performance that transformed Texas Rock Gym into a stage for rock climbing choreography and aerial silk work by guest artist Fenyx Aerial. SonKiss’d Dance Theater’s new show will be an inspirational urban narrative about the power of breakthrough.

“What has drawn me to SonKiss’d is Chris’ ability to bring different dance styles and creative mediums together into one seamless product,” says FrenetiCore’s Executive Director Adam Castaneda. “He also consistently produces high-caliber dance narratives that are resonant with large audiences. He’s also not afraid to use unconventional spaces, so his vision was a natural fit for Frenetic Theater’s Artist-in-Residency Program.

SonKiss’d Dance Theater was founded in January 2012 with the mission to minister to all through visual and performing arts. Director Chris “YungChris” Thomas built his company around the idea of creating dance experiences so powerful that the audience would leave completely transformed and inspired. Since 2012, the company has performed at the Dance Houston Festival, Barnstorm Dance Fest, and has presented full-length dance works at venues throughout Houston and beyond. Most recently, the company presented at APAP 2016 in New York City, and completed a five-month performance project at Texas Rock Gym, Moving Mountains. Chris Thomas is the recipient of a 2014 Houston Arts Alliance Independent Artist Grant.

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Frenetic Theater’s Artist-in-Residence Program was created in March 2010 to support both emerging and established Houston artists with the development and presentation of original full-length work. Participants receive marketing and technical support from FrenetiCore’s staff, as well as 50 free hours of rehearsal space and up to two weekends of performance time at Frenetic Theater. Houston independent artists or performing groups interested in the 2017 program should contact Executive Director via e-mail: adam@freneticore.net.