LAByrinth presents Our Stories showcase: Dance of the Deer

Dance of the Deer is a ritual theater performance guided by Jocelynn Suarez, a medicine woman returning to the sacred land of her Wixárika (Huichol) ancestors. Come be immersed in a vast desert full of thriving plant life, profound visions, and hidden medicine. Weaving together song, dance, storytelling, trance journeying, and captivating video design, Jocelynn will release old stories to make space for the arrival of Kauyumari, the ancient blue deer who shares life-giving gifts of flowers, corn, and hikuri (peyote). Dare to discover a most loving relationship with yourself and nature, as only the chosen will be taken to hear Kauyumari’s message on this Summer Solstice ritual theater experience.

-Jocelynn would like to dedicate this performance to the indigenous nature-keepers across what is the colonized US Southwest and Mexico. Without their care-taking and vision for ecosystem management, we would not know the wide array of plant and animal species endemic to this region. Please donate to support conservation projects and anti-mining campaigns of sacred Wixárika sites at www.wixarika.org/donate.

Please read all pre-show guidelines before ticket purchase 

—Before the show, the audience is invited to place Summer Solstice offerings on the altar identified by house staff. Please do not touch or remove anything else from the altar or performance area without express permission from house staff.

—This show is also a Summer Solstice ritual. Participants agree to follow or witness shamanic ritual practices, respecting the experiences of those around them.

-As audience members find their seats, they will remain seated for the duration of the performance unless there’s an emergency.

-Once the show begins, if you need to exit for any reason, there will be no re-entry. 

-Doors open promptly at 7:20 pm. There will be no late entry after 7:30 pm. When the house opens, please leave an offering and find your way to your seat.

-Warning: this show features drugs, suicidal ideation, strong language, and partial nudity. Fire, incense, and smoke effects will be used.

18+

Please read all pre-show guidelines before ticket purchase