Tell it anyway

The New York premiere of renowned multi-disciplinary artist Ralph Lemon’s latest performance Tell it anyway opens the exhibition Ceremonies Out of the Air. Lemon and his collaborators weave abstract movement and song lyrics into an explosive examination of memory, race, and impermanence. With music composed by Kevin Beasley, Tell it anyway was commissioned by the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis.

The Ceremonies Out of the Air performance program includes several New York City and world premieres of Lemon’s newest works, which anchor the exhibition’s explorations of generosity, mortality, devotion, Blackness, and joy. All performances are free with RSVP.

The performance runs approximately 70 minutes without intermission.

Tell it anyway is at capacity. A standby line begins 15 minutes before each performance. Available tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Performers
Kevin Beasley
Dwayne Brown
Paul Hamilton
Darrell Jones
Ralph Lemon
Lysis (Ley)
April Matthis
Mariama Noguera-Devers
Okwui Okpokwasili
Angie Pittman
Samita Sinha
with Timothy Angulo

Technical Direction
Mike Taylor

Lighting Design
Roderick Murray

Dramaturgy
Katherine Profeta