down here: 10th Anniversary Revival
Choreography by Shannon Hummel in collaboration with 2015 dancers Calia Marshall and Katie Dean and 2025 dancers Ross Honaker and Ammara Shafqat
Music by Bruce Kaphan, MANOISECA, and Hans Bilger
Costumes by Shannon Hummel
PRESENTED BY Appomattox REgional Governor’s School and Cora Dance
Upcoming down here performances:
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
7pm
@ the Appomattox REgional Governor’s School pittman studio*
behind the Pittman technical annex in the rear of 35 pine st.
petersburg, va
TIX: $25 or PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN.
Available at the door or by clicking below.
*Appomattox Regional Governor’s School’s Pittman Studio is located in the back of the Pittman Technical Annex, in the rear of 35 Pine Street (parking lot entrance off of Wythe Street) on the campus of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School.
“ a rare gem.”
—The New York Times
Shannon Hummel’s down here is a beautifully brutal exploration of relationships, control, and resilience. Originally performed in 2015 by Calia Marshall and Katie Dean at BAM’s Fisher Theatre, the work was hailed as “a rare gem” by The New York Times. This acclaimed duet examines the intense attachments we form—to what we need, what we refuse, and the compromises made to stay true to ourselves while striving to connect with others.
With the help of hundreds of tiny silver dolls, down here makes visible the physical, emotional, and environmental scars left behind as we navigate power, vulnerability, and healing. At its heart, the piece delves into our relationships: with each other, with forces beyond our control, and with our capacity to both harm and heal.
In 2025, marking its 10th anniversary, down here returns with a special revival featuring SH/CD dancers Ross Honaker and Ammara Shafqat. This performance also inaugurates the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School’s newly outfitted Pittman Studio*, transforming it into a fully equipped performance space.
A post-show reception and artist talkback will offer audiences an intimate opportunity to engage with the creators and performers behind this moving work.