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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