Priestess of Twerk: Time Warp 332 B.C.
(A Concert Experiment)

performed at HERE Arts Center for a one-night showing on September 9th, 2021 following a HARP residency at Bethany Arts

Inspired by the “bad bitches” of hip hop, the reproductive justice movement, and the sacred sex workers that graced Egyptian temples, Priestess of Twerk: Time Warp 332BC (A Concert Experiment) is a black feminist temple of pleasure that presents women, queer, and trans-folks of color with opportunities to re-encounter their sexualities through the lens of the sacred, increasing bodily autonomy, and dispelling toxic masculinity. In this first concert experiment, we explore music, movement, and storytelling we are investigating as a part of the larger work, which will premiere in 2023.

This event was a part of HERE RAW/Resident Artist Works 2021 and was presented with Staging Decadence: a twenty-first-century salon featuring live performances by Nia Witherspoon and Normandy Sherwood, talks on decadence and performance by Annette Saddik and Richard Kaye, and hosted by Murray Hill.

Additional Credits

Synead Cidney Nichols - Singer/Dancer

J. Scott Cameron - Singer/Dancer

Tender Bois Club (Eli + Wazi) - Music Producer

DJ Potts - Live DJ / Sound Engineer

Serena Ebony Miller - Cello/Bass: Band Member 1

Spaceman - Guitar: Band Member 2

Malik Washington - Drummer: Band Member 3

Caren Celine Morris - Production Stage Manager

Lisette Medina - ASM (Tech & Show)

Suzette Byrd - Costume