Live Arts Miami Presents:
MORNING // MOURNING
“Morning/Mourning” is both playful and serious, funny and biting, alien and marvelously human.” — The New York Times
Created and Written by: Gelsey Bell
Directed by: Tara Ahmadinejad
Dates & Showtimes:
- Thursday, October 17th at 7:30PM
- Friday, October 18th at 7:30PM
- Saturday, October 19th at 7:30PM
Venue:
- The Art Lab at MDC Wolfson
Set in a future where humans no longer exist,”mɔɹnɪŋ [morning//mourning]” imagines a world where Earth undergoes a miraculous metamorphosis. Through an ensemble of five vocalist/multi-instrumentalists—including Gelsey Bell, Aviva Jaye, Mia Pak, Brian McCorkle, and Paul Pinto—the audience is guided on a poetic journey through the changes on Earth as forests grow back, new species evolve, and the human-made world gradually erodes away. It explores the political and ethical contradictions of our current environmental crisis and poses existential questions about what it means to leave a lasting impact on the planet. How long will our influence linger? How will the Earth look without us? And what lessons can we learn today from imagining this future?
About Gelsey Bell:
Gelsey Bell is an acclaimed composer, performer, and scholar whose work spans the realms of experimental music, opera, and theater. Known for her distinctive voice and groundbreaking compositions, Bell has collaborated with leading figures in the avant-garde performance world. She has been featured as both a performer and composer in prestigious festivals and venues, including the Prototype Festival, The Kitchen, and Roulette. Bell’s work often explores themes of human existence, environmental transformation, and speculative futures, earning her widespread critical acclaim for her imaginative and deeply evocative creations.
About the Future Earth Series:
Live Arts Miami proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary this fall, marking over three decades of boundary-pushing performances and community engagement. To honor this milestone, the organization is unveiling its “Future Earth” fall season—a visionary lineup that explores the intersection of art, innovation, and climate awareness. Featuring captivating performances, a Future Earth Artist Fellowship Residency with multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Tsakos, and curated educational engagements, the season invites audiences to reimagine our planet’s future through the lens of creative expression.
Venue:
300 NE 2nd Ave building 1,
Miami, FL 33132, United States