Mosaic Dance Theater Company Presents Through Her Eyes: Women of the Near East Through the Ages on March 23

The award-winning Mosaic Dance Theater Company celebrates women’s contributions to world culture through its multimedia dance experience, Through Her Eyes: Women of the Near East Through the Ages, at William Paterson University in Wayne on Thursday, March 23.

The performance, part of the WP Presents! series, begins at 7 p.m. in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus. The event is part of the University’s Women’s History Month Celebration and Asian Cultural Celebration. Tickets are $30 for orchestra, $25 for loge, and $10 for students with ID. There is a 10 percent discount for WP faculty, staff, and alumni.

Through Her Eyes: Women of the Near East Through the Ages is a journey through millennia to meet two historical women of the ancient Middle East, who, despite struggles and repression, triumphed over cultural and religious obstacles to attain greatness in their respective lives and times: Enheduanna, the poet/priestess of Mesopotamia, and the first non-anonymous author in history, and Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh/king of Ancient Egypt. Their stories, told in Mosaic Dance Theater Company’s signature style of dance/story theater, embody the majestic power and resilience of the human spirit, providing an illuminating look at women's achievements in ancient times.  

Mosaic Dance Theater Company is dedicated to the dance and folkloric traditions of the Mediterranean—North Africa, the Middle East, and southern Europe—creating dance, theater, and educational programs which celebrate the rich diversity of cultures of this region. Founded in 2003, and based in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the company tours nationally to performing arts venues, universities, schools, and community organizations, and is known for its artistry and authenticity, not only in creating the original works that comprise its repertory, but also in faithfully researching their origins to ensure cultural integrity.

For information or tickets, call the Shea Center Box Office at 973-720-2371 or visit wp-presents.org.

 

 

03/16/23