Initial Dissent
Created by
Becca Hoback
2023 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Runtime 23 minutes
Photo by Lotta Davidson at Teater Trixter
Initial Dissent delves into the aftermath of the artist's tumultuous relationship with religion and shattered ideals of purity, unraveling a suspenseful narrative that delves deep into the psyche of a woman on the brink of transformation into her own definition of a villain. Yet, the question lingers: was this metamorphosis a conscious choice, or a fate imposed upon her? Embark on this haunting exploration together and uncover the profound revelations awaiting those who dare to delve deeper.
Initial Dissent consists of:
Consummation | Revocation | Confession | Confrontation | Reclamation
Performed at
Gothenburg Fringe Festival - Sweden (August-September 2024)
Polish dance theatre’s BORDERS of Nature - Borders of Culture FESTIVAL - Poznan (April 2024)
Alter Ego International Theatre Festival - Sofia, Bulgaria (October 2023)
Created + premiered in residency at Theater Trixter - Gothenburg, Sweden (July 2023)
FUNDED IN PART BY “CREATION IN COMMUNITY” DONORS
Featuring a section of “The Fire Cycle” - Collaboration with Clay Steakley
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Created + Performed by Becca Hoback
A series of solos that explore the harmful effects of purity culture.
Originally raised within conservative Christian purity culture in the American Midwest, Hoback is confronting how that history has shaped her relationship to her body and is countering those teachings by exploring physical emotionality, empowerment, and sensuality within her work.
“In my movement practice, I delve into the complicated emotions caused by the negative impacts of purity culture. Through my work, I explore the hidden struggles and complexities that arise from societal expectations and the pressure to conform to an idealized idea of purity. By embodying these experiences, I aim to shed light on the toll they take on one’s sense of self, personal growth, and body-relationship. My movement serves as a medium to process and challenge these harmful norms, inviting audiences to engage in a dialogue about the importance of embracing authenticity and breaking free from the constraints of a culture that stifles individuality.”