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Anima: Theater of the Feminine Underground will take audiences on a journey of storytelling, artistry, and transformation at 7 p.m. Feb. 6-7 at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara.
Born from a desire to harness the creative process as a tool for healing, Anima serves as a platform for women to share personal stories that illuminate life’s profound moments.
The ritual performance art collaborative is directed by Teagan Rose and assistant directed by founder Lisa Citore.
“Creativity has always been a primary vehicle for me to do my healing work,” said Citore, the visionary behind Anima since its inception in 2017. “It’s helped me turn wounds into wisdom, and I wanted to bring this powerful tool to women in our community.
“Each show creates a resonant field of Anima — the feminine aspect of the soul — not only for participants but for the audience as well. It’s a ritual for the collective, with each woman’s performance becoming her own ritual space for healing.”
This year’s performances will feature stories told through a variety of artistic mediums, including dance, music, spoken word, poetry, comedy, and ceremonial rituals. They will explore such topics as vocal empowerment, death and rebirth, grief, identity, motherhood, partnerships, and pleasure.
“It’s a particular kind of theater magic when the stage is remembered as an instrument for the metamorphosis of our psyches and souls,” said Rose, who is directing the 12-year-old show for the third-time.
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“My role is to remind the artists of their inherent capacity to create and alchemize while holding the clarity of the vision strong, even when the beautiful messiness of the process challenges us,” Rose said. “I keep coming back to Anima because of the healing it continues to bring — it’s a powerful space for transformation.”
Anima performers are: Aurora Rose Wesman, Cybil Gilbertson, Elaine Gale, Jax Nora, Kiaora Fox, Lisa Citore, Maya Amati Howard, Michaela Ravasio, Sonya Barriere, and Teagan Rose.
Ensemble performers include: Carolyn Little, Corinna Bernasko, Elizabeth Rose, Gabi Pereverziev, Giuliana Mitchum, Jessie Altstatt, Meighann Helene, Marie-Pier Tremblay, Rachel Petkus, Sarah Uma Kane, and Selena Rockwell.
Ticket details: Advance tickets: $34 ($2 online service charge); at the door: $38 ($2 online service charge)
Purchase tickets online at www.ticketor.com/cstheater/tickets/anima-theater-of-the-feminine-underground-301897#buy.
All ticket sales are final. Seating is general admission, with limited late seating once the performance begins.
For more, visit www.lisacitore.com.
Note: The production addresses sensitive topics and other deeply personal experiences, which may be triggering for some audiences.
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