in the belly of the bird.

Performed in partnership with The Pioneer Winter Collective, City of Miami Beach OnStage! & multigenerational ensemble of performers

Presented by the City of Miami Beach, OnStage! brings live performances to public spaces.
In the Belly of the Bird / Godmother is a dance-theater work about memory, grief, and transformation.
Choreographer Pioneer Winter explores what we inherit and long to recover.
A multi-generational ensemble performs the piece, blending original choreography with historic influences.

My role as Lighting Designer for this performance was uniquely shaped by its setting inside a public library.
I created an immersive environment that transformed the space beyond its everyday function.
The design featured a crafted sunset and expressive shadows that enriched the emotional tone of each scene.
These elements helped deepen the audience’s connection to the work.