Disgusting Is my middle name
BY Amanda santiago
“I am not a woman whose body is a toy to play
I am endless
I am power
I am countless waves of emotion and fire.
Don’t you dare tell me what to desire...”
Disgusting Is My Middle Name by Amanda Poise is an ode to women, and follows Alina on the transformation she undergoes while healing post sexual assault.
Written in spoken word and poetry, this production focuses on the aftermath and tackles the complexities of self-love, awareness, and acceptance.
Originally set for the stage, it was then adapted for the screen during COVID-19. We utilized a film/ theatrical lens to create a living. breathing recording to explore and share this piece in a brand new way.
Photography by Mila HensonAMANDA POISE AS
Received from Purchase College Conservatory of Arts Theater & Performance Award Ceremony
Premiered at the SUNY Purchase Performance Studio in Spring 2021
PRODUCTION TEAM
MILAN CASTRO – DIRECTOR AND LIGHTING DESIGNEROLIVER COPELAND – PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER AND LIGHTING DESIGNERMILA HENSON – DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA OPERATOREMILY WEBB – SOUND DESIGNERJUSTYN CANDELARIA – EDITOR AND ART DESIGNUNA BHARAT – PRODUCERPRODUCED BY THE UNHEARD VOICES PRODUCTIONWinner of the 2020-2021 LENORA champagne Award for production addressing issues of social justice and SOLO PERFORMANCe
CAST
ALINA | SHADOW | SIN