Support The Dragon Sisters New Production 2024

PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION | COLLABORATION

Hello, beautiful souls!

We are thrilled to introduce you to "New Information," an extraordinary immersive music, dance, and theater production by the Dragon Sisters, an award-winning performance duo known for pushing artistic boundaries and promoting love and cross-cultural exchange through their work.

"New Information" is not just a performance; it's a celebration of heritage, a testament to change, and a vibrant intersection of art forms. This 80-minute extravaganza features original hip-hop tracks, live music, dance, drag, and various immersive elements. It's a unique fusion of a concert, immersive theater, and dance party, offering an unparalleled experience.

We are ambassadors between worlds, bridging the gaps between queer nightlife spaces and fine art institutions. together we create spaces that foster community and diversity, bringing people together from all walks of life.

We will be held by the TDS Band: Kala Brame, David Frazier, Jr., Natasha R. Williams, ChazzGiovanni* and our musical director John Carlos Feliciano. Soundscape creator Mark Cardarelli and visual designer Myssi Robinson will anchor this new world with their unique offerings.

Communal support enables our passion to drive the #TDSMission and message through our art.

Why Your Support Matters:

We are on a mission to bring "New Information" to life and take it to The Shed, a renowned cultural institution. This isn't just about a performance; it's about opening doors for the queer, black, and brown communities of the world, welcoming them into a space where they can find art, joy, celebration, and community.

Your support will:

Enable Inclusivity: By helping us present "New Information" at The Shed, you'll be contributing to a more inclusive and diverse cultural landscape where everyone can access the joy and power of the arts.

Empower The Dragon Sisters: Your contribution will provide crucial momentum to support The Dragon Sisters' mission of promoting love and cross-cultural exchange through performance. Your support will empower these changemakers to continue their incredible work.

This crucial time in our careers coincides with major waves within in the fight for LGBTQIA and racial justice, recognition and care. Our work and presence is a distinct part of this revolutionary momentum. For many, witnessing us in our authentic boundary-less sisterhood inspires strides towards their own personal freedom. We make sure that every performance is not just entertaining but also educational and affirming.

Please consider being a part of this moment and our mission through giving what you can and showing up when it’s time.

We do this for US!

Photo by Ebru Yildiz | Headpieces by Darrell Thorne

ABOUT THE DRAGON SISTERS

The Dragon Sisters (Issa Dragon & Odessa Dragon) are an award-winning multi-hyphenated duo based in Brooklyn. Their collaboration began while studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. They are currently teaching at The Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase, where they both received their BFA in Dance Performance. Their careers as performers includes contracts with The Martha Graham Dance Company (OD), Gallim Dance (ID), Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company (OD), Punchdrunk Sleep No More (ID), and the Metropolitan Opera (OD) and many more. They have presented their collective work at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Webster Hall, Jacob’s Pillow, Mana Contemporary, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, and Gibney Dance. They won 2021 GLAM Awards for Best Duo/Group and Breakthrough Artists, and 2022 Best Duo/Group. Their debut EP, The Fine Print, was released in 2021. Since then, they have presented live music in collaboration with SummerStage Festival, Lady Fag’s Lady Land Festival, Bartschland, and SONY Hall. Their work as artists and culture leaders has been covered in media outlets including Billboard, Vogue, WWD, TelfarTV, PAPER Magazine, and most recently The New York Times.