On Being is an evening of two distinctive dance works by Princeton seniors Becca Berman and Leah Emanuel. These works explore various means of being in the world by reflecting on the self, the mind, and society.
“Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23 explores the puzzling relationship between a person and their mind. The mind is a mysterious place — only you have full access to it, and no one else can ever fully know or experience it. “Frame of Mind” immerses the audience in this mysterious mental world. As we navigate some of the mind’s darker tendencies, we grapple with just how complicated the relationship between our mind and our self is.
Berman’s cast includes Ethan Arrington ’25, Kyle Ikuma ’23, Theresa Lim ’24, Emilia Santianni ’25, Lucy Sirrs ’23, Clara Toujas-Bernate ’25, Kristen Umbriac ’24, Belinda Wu ’25.
“Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23 considers the defining questions of the self and its intimate interconnectivity with society. Through weaving together multiple different artistic mediums, we contemplate our capacity to define the self and the difficulties that evolve when one feels lost within cultural coordinates. In navigating these complexities of life, we find beauty in the fluctuations through our own wandering.
The cast includes Emanuel along with Naomi Benenson ’23 and Olivia Buckhorn ’24.
Tickets & Details
The event is free and open to the public. No advance tickets or registration required.
Get directions and find venue information for the Hearst Dance Theater at the Lewis Arts complex.
Photo Gallery
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Frame of Mind” by Becca Berman ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
“Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23. Photo by Felicity Audet
Dancers perform “Artistic Wandering” by Leah Emanuel ’23 Photo by Felicity Audet
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Accessibility
The Hearst Dance Theater is wheelchair accessible and has an assistive listening system. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.
