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About
What to expect
Perfume of the Pearl is a new evening-length dance work by April Sellers Dance Collective, inspired by ancient Japanese legends of mermaids whose tears crystallize into luminous pearls.
- Blends folklore, political commentary, queer performance traditions
- Themes: transformation, collective resistance, joy
- Celebrates community, self-expression, resilience as survival
- Immersive sensory environment begins on arrival
- Designed to awaken the senses and spark curiosity
Dates
Questions
When does Perfume of the Pearl start and end?
Perfume of the Pearl is on Thursday, January 14, 2027, 7:30 PM.
Where is Perfume of the Pearl?
Perfume of the Pearl takes place at Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis.
How do I book?
Book online through the Southern Theater purchase links:
Thursday, Jan 14: southerntheater.org
Friday, Jan 15: southerntheater.org
Saturday, Jan 16, 2:30 PM: southerntheater.org
Saturday, Jan 16, 7:30 PM: southerntheater.org
Is there a reception or Q&A?
Yes.
A reception follows the Thursday, Jan 14 performance.
A Q&A follows the Friday, Jan 15 performance.
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Getting there
Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, US
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