The Gift is
An accessible performance installation by Janani Balasubramanian, Dr. Natalie Gosnell, and Dr. Andrew Kircher that animates contemporary astrophysics research and opens up metaphorical space for grief, loss, and renewal.
The Gift is
A shared reading experience, with an all-ages book featuring painting prints by Amy Myers and a looped orchestral score by composer Tina-Hanaé Miller.
The Gift can be installed in
calendar
Upcoming:
| May 1st, 2024 (6-8 PM) | Stanford Memorial Church (large installation) | Stanford, CA |
| May 1st-June 15th, 2024 | Stanford Memorial Church (small installation) | Stanford, CA |
| Early 2025, dates TBD | LA Music Center | Los Angeles, CA |
| Spring 2025, dates TBD | ASU MIX Center | Mesa, AZ |
| Fall 2025, dates TBD | Mt. Wilson Observatory | Los Angeles, CA |
Past:
| December, 2021 | Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | New York, NY |
| December 6, 2022 | New York Public Library, Main Branch | New York, NY |
| March 3rd- June 18th, 2023 | Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO |
| July 2023 | Djerassi Art Center | Woodside, California |
credits
The Gift is created by:
Janani Balasubramanian
Dr. Natalie Gosnell
Dr. Andrew Kircher
with:
Tina-Hanaé Miller
Amy Myers
and:
Katie Hodge
Solomon Hoffman
The Book:
Story by
Janani Balasubramanian and Dr. Natalie Gosnell
with artwork by
Amy Myers
and book design by
Katie Hodge
Based on the research of
Dr. Natalie Gosnell
The Music:
Original score by
Tina-Hanaé Miller
with arrangement by
Solomon Hoffman
featuring performances by
Molly Aronson, Ellie Kirk, Aaron Kisslinger, Kevin Kuh, Bill Todd, and Cameron West
Mixed by
Peter Geiser
Mastered by
Greg Calbi & Steve Fallone
Produced by
Dr. Andrew Kircher
Made possible by:
Created with the generous support of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Public Theater, New York Community Trust, the Sundance Institute, the Guild of Future Architects, MAP Fund, Stanford University, Brooklyn College, Creativity & Innovation at Colorado College, The University of Colorado, and The Tow Foundation.