Against a backdrop of civil unrest and our relentless threat upon the natural world, we continue to grapple with the reality of a world that seems to be crumbling beneath our feet. Holding Space examines the ways in which we are taking care. It asks, in what ways can we collectively accommodate one another to better traverse this new and unprecedented terrain? As a society, how can we do the transformative work of holding space at a time that feels both wrecked and malleable.

Holding Space boldly envisions a new way of being. A vision that requires radical humility and the willingness to share the powerful gift of presence. The work itself functions as a container, a sacred space created to give shape to, and hold the complex emotions of this moment. At its core, it is a work about healing and the quest for sustainable pathways towards wholeness. 

The creation of Holding Space is supported by commissioning funds from New York City Center.

Holding Space is supported by commissioning funds from Cal Performances at the University of California, Berkeley.

Leadership support for the world premiere of Holding Space is provided by Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer.

The world premiere of Holding Space is made possible with major support from Peter S. Croncota, Michele & Timothy Barakett, Crawford Parker, M.D., and Daria L. & Eric J. Wallach.

Holding Space is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.