Event

Heartless

What could cause a creature as fearsome as a giant to remove his heart from his own body? What happens to him once he does? And what becomes of the exiled, imprisoned Heart?

These questions inspire Impossible Salt's beautiful and haunting exploration of the classic folk tale "The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body," interpreted in Impossible Salt's unique, ineffable style. Heartless draws on the traditions of shape-note singing and American folk music, with original music by Joseph Yé and a script by Emilia Allen.

Emilia Allen, director
Joseph Yé, music director
Parker Genné, ensemble
Sean Hansberry, ensemble
Greta Jaeger, ensemble

This incredible team of collaborators unites high-level training in classical music, improv, theatre, mythology, community-building, and folk music. Through the use of Viewpoints, organic improv, and musical exploration, Impossible Salt has created a bold and subtle new theatrical language which uses words, sets, props, and costumes sparingly and effectively. This fiercely talented ensemble digs deep into their voices, bodies, and imaginations to create a gentle, beautiful, rare new piece.

Heartless features partial, non-sexual nudity and stylized violence, in addition to exciting music, beautiful movement, and captivating performances.