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
Darkhorse Theater - Nashville, TN, USA (May 2025)
The Space - London, UK (May 2025)
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