Gibney Center presents the world premiere of up against, a new work by acclaimed performer Jennifer Nugent. Through invitation, memory, movement, text and sound, Nugent works to build a shared space that highlights the becoming of performance in the presence of an audience. Asking for help, listening, allowing for consent, and following, Nugent invites the audience to participate by doing or witnessing. Moving forwards and backwards at the same time and pouring weight from limb to limb, she questions the concept of stability inside an ever shifting structure. Classical pine wood theater flats, designed by Adrian W. Jones, create a frame for imaginative play. Ted Coffey’s intricately composed soundscape of synthesized melodies, constructed room tones, and occasional guitar builds upon itself throughout the 65 minute performance. up against is a collective endeavor between the artists, the set, and the audience that grounds itself within the abundance of physical resonance. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation will be provided for all three shows by Jess Ames.