“Returning to the Mother” is a reimagining and expansion of the performance piece “Guardians of Gaia,” originally conceived by Angela Bennett and co-written and performed by The Pacha Mamas. This new iteration deepens the original work with interactive and ceremonial elements, immersive video projection mapping, and an expanded musical landscape inspired by additional artistic collaborators.
“Returning to the Mother” celebrates humanity’s inherent connection to Mother Earth and illuminates how embracing this awareness can transform both personal and planetary health and well-being.
“Returning to the Mother” celebrates humanity’s inherent connection to Mother Earth and illuminates how embracing this awareness can transform both personal and planetary health and well-being.
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"Guardians of Gaia" was inspired by experiences with indigenous cultures, nature based workshops/retreats and the reading of the following books: "Mother Earth Spirituality: Native American Paths to Healing Ourselves and the World" by Ed McGAA, Eagle Man; "Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth" Edited by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee; "The Findhorn Garden: Pioneering a New Vision f Man and Nature in Cooperation" by the Findhorn Community, "Coming Back to Life: Practices to Reconnect Our Lives, Our World" by Joanna Macy; and, Nature Spirits & Elemental Beings: Working with the Intelligence in Nature" by Marko Pogacnik
Workshop productions of "Guardians of Gaia" were part of Atlanta's 7 Stages Homebrew Series. Subsequent performances were held at Mask Theatre, Alternate Roots Conference and
Get Off the Grid Festival.
"The stories, characters, and show is strong with the intention of offering healing and active movement towards coming together as humans to make decisions for the greater health of the planet. While it was whimsical and magical, it was grounded and focused; a hard thing to do in a concise and presentational style. Overall, the work was well received and their engagement with our community was phenomenal. (Heidi S Howard, Artistic Director, 7 Stages, Atlanta, GA)
Get Off the Grid Festival.
"The stories, characters, and show is strong with the intention of offering healing and active movement towards coming together as humans to make decisions for the greater health of the planet. While it was whimsical and magical, it was grounded and focused; a hard thing to do in a concise and presentational style. Overall, the work was well received and their engagement with our community was phenomenal. (Heidi S Howard, Artistic Director, 7 Stages, Atlanta, GA)
