HALF MAGIC
Half Magic is the autobiographical story of a biracial child raised on stories of white heroes. Writer-performer Joseph Ahmed uses physical theater, storytelling, and circus techniques to explore the childhood narratives and social structures that led him to self-identify as white for most of his young life. Rocked by a loss in the family, he re-contextualizes and rediscovers the stories that shaped him.
Directed by Mieke D
Full work in progress video here.
This project is a work-in-progress being developed through Philadelphia Asian Performing Artist's Mini-Residency program, supported by Asian Arts Initiative and PAAFF. It is planned for eventual presentation as an in-person experience, but has been adapted to a live-stream format due to the realities of COVID-19.
Joseph Ahmed is a Philadelphia-based theater artist whose work expands into dance, circus, and interactive performance. He is a company member with the Barrymore Award-winning Tribe of Fools and has performed with Almanac Dance Circus Theatre. He is a co-founder of the Obvious Agency, an interactive performance company. Connect with him: www.josephahmed.com.
Performed by Joseph Ahmed
Directed by Mieke D
Props Management by Sara Outing
