Work Title: ANGEL

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Choreographed by: Jessica Lynch, in collaboration with the dancers, and inspired by oral history interviews recorded with staff and clients at the Moms Demand Action Organization.

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Dancers: Sage Brody, Skylar Curtis, Alexandria Francois, Gabriela Irizarry, and Cara Lomaro

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Sound: Arrangement by Jessica Lynch, including spoken word by Brenda Moss and Lynch in collaboration with dancers. Exodus, composed Raphael Xavier featuring Jestine Johnson. Vladimir’sBlues, composed by Max Richter; and including found sound from selected news media clips.

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Costume Design: Jessica Lynch in collaboration with dancers

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Prop Design: Jessica Lynch

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Projection: Jessica Lynch

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Note: Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. They work toward passing stronger gun laws and close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. Moms creates a space in which survivors such as my interviewee, Angel, are able to connect their pain to a cause. Moms acknowledges that gun violence is the leading cause of death in the African American community and the second leading cause of death for children. They provide a space in which they can put their energy into making a difference in their community. This piece aims to bring awareness to these issues and ignite an emotional response that will push individuals to support this cause. I wish to acknowledge the following contributors, collaborators, participants and inspirations that helped contribute to the development of this work: Angel, Moms Demand Action, Karen Kanter, Dancers, Dr. Alessandra Williams, Dr. Jeff Friedman, and coLab Co-Founder, Dan Swern.