The Window Sex Project
World Premiere at the Red Carpet Theater at Taino Towers, Harlem [2012]
The Window Sex Project tackles the perpetual experience of being “window shopped,” aka forced to bear unsolicited sexual harassment in public space.
This dance-theater work asks audiences to contend with the objectification of femme and queer bodies in contemporary society. Investigating how sexuality is perceived based on physical attributes, the performance celebrates all unique bodies which may not fit into generic models of womanhood or gender.
Note: Performances are meant for mature audiences.
choreography devised + directed by
Sydnie L. Mosley
in collaboration with dancers
Sarah Chien, Shoccara Marcus, Tiffany Spearman, Alexandra Warren, Tara Willis, Allegra Romita, Carrie Plew, Denae Hannah, Candace Thompson
with movement and inspiration from community participants
Kimberlynn Acevedo, Genesis Be, Nicola Briggs, Elizabeth Carmichael, Princess Dennis, Ferima Faye, Erica Frankel, Auzriel Hall, Alexis Harbour, Dash Harris, Monique Hazeur, Blair Hotchner, Leah King, Jamilah Lemeiux, Lucia Mattox, Monica Monfre, Maxine Montilus, Melissa Moschitto, Dawn Perry, Chloe Piazza, Meghan Sebold, Diondra Setorie, Kristin Simpson, Ebonie Smith, Ronethea Williams.
original Sound Score
Ebonie Smith
featuring excerpts from the one woman show
"Can I Get A Smile?"
Leah King
premiere Cast
Sarah Chien, Denae Hannah, Carrie Plew, Candace Thompson-Zachery, Leah King
duration
60 min with 5 performers.
Also available in excerpts of 12-15 min with 3 performers.
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Media
VIDEO: The Window Sex Project: Post-Performance Discussion
ARTICLE: Pix11 News: How To Solve The Problem Of Catcalling
VIDEO: MNN Youth Channel Special: The Window Sex Project
VIDEO: World Premiere Promo
PROGRAM: Barnard College | April 2, 2012
"Our bodies belong to us, and we are meant to take joy in them outside of society's strictures.
Eva Yaa Asantewaa, InfiniteBody
Funding + Performance Credits
Performance work developed with the support of Barnard Center for Research on Women, Africana Studies program, and Dance Department. Additional support from community partners including Grosvenor House YMCA, Hollaback! NYC, RINY Media, The Best Yet Market Harlem, INSPIRIT, Land Yoga, and the Citizens Committee of NYC.
TWSP has been presented at anti-street harassment rallies annually since 2012, at The Laundromat Project, Barnard College, Penn State University, Cornell University, and in Harlem, NY, with a development residency at the National Center for Choreography-Akron.