Dead Muse
A wry and heartfelt journey into the shadows that haunt us all.

Erotic misadventures, colliding family stories, grand embraces, and longing for escape intertwine in this visceral solo performance, where the audience lands inside the psyche of an artist hounded by an enigmatic Los Angeles. Set against a backdrop of Hollywood's old ghosts, Dead Muse blurs the lines between truth and illusion, and dream visions transform into never-ending stage entrances.
Through restless choreography, a whisper-quiet libretto, and an immersive soundscape that fills the space with the scratchings of inner thoughts, Dead Muse expresses itself in fits and hesitations with deadly accuracy.
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Credits
Creator – Almanac Dance Circus Theatre
Writer, Choreographer & Performer – Adam Kerbel, Almanac co-founder and founding company member
Direction, Design & Outside Eye – Ben Grinberg
Creative Support – Kathleen Taylor
Costume Consultant – Lena Sands
Presented by
Philadelphia Fringe Festival (2024) Los Angeles (2025) APAP (2025)
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