October 28, 29, 30, and 31
On the Midtown Greenway: 2828 11th Avenue S, Mpls, MN
puppetry · stilting · dance · fire · live music · song
Celebrating turning 30 in 2023!
Decomposed / Recomposed
Bugs are the natural ushers of death. They know that the death of one brings life to many. Their life cycles are short, some living for only a single day. They teach us about metamorphosis, how losing one’s self can mean transforming into something new.
In Decomposed / Recomposed, we are ushered by bugs and other urban garden creatures into the realm of the ancestors and spirits. Like all things in the natural world, we must learn to transform from one state to another, navigating through different stages of grief, learning lessons about life’s cycles through the wisdom and strength of our ancestors. Decomposition turns death into dirt, to soil, to plants, to oxygen, to new life.
To the public: Thank you so much for helping make our 30th year a special one! We are always taken by your annual commitment to the production and generosity. BareBones relies on private donations to create its annual ritual and you've helped us ensure there will be a 2024. Thank you, fam.
To our staff, volunteers, and partners: we are so fortunate to have worked with such a talented and dedicated group of individuals in creating and offering Decomposed / Recomposed. You all came with BIG ideas and worked tirelessly to make them a reality. We could not have realized this vision without our strong volunteer turnout. See the full list of staff and supporters.
Co-Directors
Sofia Padilla
Heather Hinrichsen
Artists
Amber Moore (Artist)
Baki Baki Baki (Artist)
Danielle Hendricks (Artist)
Fletcher Wolfe (Artist)
Gustavo Boada (Artist)
Ken Rivera (Artist)
Piper Smith (Artist)
Serena Black (Artist)
Zarra TM (Artist)
Eva Adderley (Shared Artist Role)
Kateri Krantz-Odendahl (Shared Artist Role)
Maggie Arbeiter (Shared Artist Role)
Mary Jo Nikolai (Shared Artist Role)
Mark R. Safford (Stilt Coordinator and Puppeteer Consulting)
Carlisle Evans Peck (Music Director)
Mina Leierwood (Altar Coordinator)
Pedro Julio Becquer Jr (Fire Coordinator)
Crew, Volunteers & Partners
SO many!