Second Skin: IMPOSTER (Film)

STORY
“Second Skin: IMPOSTER” is the newest work on the Magnus Works platform. After our last project, “SAMARITAN  ” where we focused on deliberate action, malleable composition, and connections with the audience, I was led to re-think the elements that helped develop the work. As “SAMARITAN” was an external, first look at self, I wanted to reverse the concept and look internally. 

"Second Skin: Imposter,” is the exploration of the second self. We will be exploring duality, the passing of time, and the physicality of introduction through our surfaced presentations of self. Working with physical theater, we will build characters that reflect passions and desires that we rarely express in our primary self… parts of us that we tend to only access in moments of fear or loathing. 

What does it take to practice self-control and challenge self-centered perspective? Are we honoring the gift of life with honesty, integrity and keen awareness? Movement articulation requires me to focus on the coordination of mind-body-and-spirit, the inner workings of self rather than external habits. In the current social climate, where we are choosing divisiveness to protect the security of self, “Second Skin: Imposter” will research these ideas through physical movement on camera, the dissection of space and the relationship between cinema, narrative, and language.


FROM STAGE TO FILM
With what started out as a performance residency at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, has now evolved into a feature film. Once completed next year, we plan to submit Second Skin: Imposter to various film festivals and when safe, hold a private screening. We will be working with a distributor to shop our work for TV/ Streaming services. We are crafting a new genre of film! Take this journey with us and #seeksecondskin.