Welcome, Explorer!
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Put down your rucksack, and seat yourself on that log there. Take off those dusty boots. How many miles have they seen? Our campfire is burning and has been waiting for you. Let out a deep breath and tilt your head back. Take in the billions of stars. Can you see the edge of our galaxy?
Welcome to base camp. We're so glad you've arrived– you trailblazer, you wanderer, you. Where did you come from? What did you see on your journey? We hope you pitch your tent and stay a few days, there are other travelers here as well. Grab a warm cup of cocoa and settle in. We've been preparing this play for you, and we're almost ready to begin. |
About The Kaleidoscapes:
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The Kaleidoscapes is an eco-theatre company dedicated to performing accessible storytelling and facilitating experiential learning in nontraditional spaces with those most affected by the climate crisis.
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Our namesake comes from alliding two terms: “kaleidoscopic landscapes.” Our company began as a love letter to the multitude of ecosystems in our country and reminds us that our natural world will always be at the forefront of our work. The etymology of the word “kaleidoscope” means “many beautiful forms.” For us, this contains many beautiful forms of art, nature, and people.
Just as a kaleidoscope is most striking when it turns, there is powerful artistic potential in embracing our continually shifting world. Nature’s forces steadily change the places around us, society constantly learns and grows, and we play and discover our own artistic aesthetic. The term “Kaleidoscapes” can also be used as an active way of looking at one’s surroundings. Our method involves getting curious about which creatures have left an imprint on an area and whose story has been erased as history has been constructed. We are constantly shifting the narrative lens, looking to biodiversity as inspiration in that pursuit. |
Our current climate crisis has reached a juncture where society can no longer afford the luxury of inaction. We seek to resist apathy by providing experiential learning opportunities designed to create personal connections with our environment. An artistic approach to combat climate change opens a dialogue between our natural world and its inhabitants. Education creates engaged global citizens who are better prepared to serve and protect our earth. We applaud the work of organizations who have come before us and work to provide legislative change and tactile influence to our planet. It is our intention that after partnering with communities, more people will be willing to volunteer their time or talents to participate in local climate advocacy.
We proudly join the work of the Eco-Theatre movement. Our body of work will not only be produced with minimal ecological footprint, but will also focus on questions related to the environment, sharing stories about how our decisions affect it. We also proudly celebrate the juncture environmental issues hold with race, class, gender, and ability as we seek to enact environmental justice. (Find out more about Eco-Theatre here and here.) |
To utilize theatre, comedy, song, movement, puppetry, and original writing to tell stories about a diversity of creatures on Earth.
To responsibly create, produce, and perform these stories with minimum ecological impact. To supplement existing programming at National Parks and other public spaces. To create a sense of environmental responsibility to the land that is our shared home. To use scientific research as a creative foundation for characters and subject material. To prioritize performance for marginalized and underserved audiences. |
Support:
As a non-profit company dedicated to providing financially accessible theatre, we rely on your support. Donations cover travel, housing, artist stipends, and production costs. Help us magnify the impact of our work with a tax-deductible donation.
