“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 others) to study with butoh masters from around the globe, and to connect with local artists. I am so thankful for what CAVE evokes, which to me is community, cohesion and connectivity. Since 2007, I have performed at CAVE, both solo work and ensemble work. In May of this year, 2012, I will be showing solo work at the CAVE Soak Festival, which is a culmination of much of what I have learned through the many workshops at CAVE, therefore CAVE has made this possible. CAVE has been critical and vital to my evolution as a performer and person.”
– Stephanie Lanckton, LEIMAY Community Member