something soft is a multimodal performance ritual exploring modalities of softness through diverse ideas of technology. Through multiple invitations we invite the audience into rhythmic somatic patterns, sensory exercises and lullabies to reimagine how we hold, suspend and care for ourselves. Afro Presentism speaks of the future as a moving present. We implore these strategies and use technologies from Alexis Pauline Gumbs’ undrowned to imagine ourselves in our softest humanity. The work is inspired, which is to say given breath, by black, neurodivergent, queer, trans and non-binary folk. This work will premiere in the Spring of 2024. Our work is made possible through the support of the Painted Bride, the National Performance Network and the Velocity Fund. Please note that all events are mask required and we highly encourage folk to isolate and test prior to all workshops and performances. For more information about our project, upcoming workshops and performances check out our website, www.something-soft.com