“Discovering that CAVE was within walking distance of my apartment stripped away all of my excuses to not come and see what was going on there. What I have met with –and still meet with– in CAVE is an astonishing, refreshing kind of education that I don’t think I would have found at any other performance establishment in New York City.” – Theresa Magario, LUDUS Participant
Testimonial – Stephanie Lanckton
“CAVE has played an influential role on my path, both artistically, and personally. In 2007, I moved to New York City from Portland, Oregon to perform in the 2007 Cave New York Butoh Festival, with butoh master Akira Kasai, which CAVE made possible. From that point forward, CAVE has been a very large part of my life whether through participating in workshops, attending performances, or renting space to create work. When I think of CAVE, I think of fertile ground, a space where creativity, exploration and growth are encouraged. Since 2007, CAVE has provided a place for me (and many … Continued
Testimonial – Akira Kasai
“‘Nobody’s Money‘ that is shown at CAVE residency program, is about connection between the body and the economic structure. In the insecurity of the economic situation in this world these days, I felt this theme of piece aroused sympathy from many in the audience. Also, there was so many participants of dancers in the workshop, and workshop was very significant work, because I could explore the possibility of Butoh with same theme of the performance.” – Akira Kasai, Guest Artist and Teacher
Testimonial – Yukio Waguri
“Trust in human beings is the one I feel strong when I collaborate with CAVE. This is basic of Butoh and is connected to a variety of human beings. I think it is a strength of CAVE activities, and it is inseparable from solid will which is the sustainability of their high sensitivity. It is not easy to explore more broadly and deeply, but I can see the possibility in CAVE. New wine for the new leather bag. New wave of art may be born in this NY. I would like them to go forward without being afraid.” – Yukio … Continued