I hope you are well. I appreciate you taking the time to join us here for my annual season address sharing some aspects of Obremski/Works that I am looking forward to.
Our previous season carried a lot of milestones, including our first NYC performance run, an increase to our AAPI Fellowships, our first season as a non-profit organization, the emergence of a new reoccurring program (INVENTS) highlighting the versatility of the Obremski/Works artists, more emphasis on organizational sustainability, and much more! With such invigorating momentum, our 2024-2025 season is geared up to be full of exciting moments as well!
In our 2024-2025 season, our 7th season, I am excited to share developments the company has been preparing for. Joined by artists from across America, Japan, and Taiwan, we are excited to announce that our annual NYC performance run will host our first-ever commissioned choreographer to create for the company, International artist Jie-Hung Connie Shiau. All commissioned choreographers for Obremski/Works will be of AAPI heritage and propel the company's repertory with qualitative diversity, expression, and voice. Obremski/Works will also share space with the 2025 VOYAGER Fellow to present work and the company will restage a work of mine, Opportunity (2018), which has been performed internationally, including the Czech Republic and Canada.
While supporting our current VISION and VOYAGER Fellows, we are excited to continue our advocacy work and welcome the 2025 VISION and VOYAGER Fellowship Awardees (applications to open in September 2024 and announcement in early 2025). This is a vital part of our mission and are honored to continue offering this community engagement and support.
As integral parts of our organization, we are dedicated to continuing our AAPI equity-minded artistry both in our advocacy and artistic aspects. In our society's immensely turbulent global landscape, I find Obremski/Work's visions toward diversity, representation, possibilities, creation, and support of one another carry more weight than before. Knowing it is important work, I take comfort in knowing Obremski/Works doesn't sustain these visions alone. We do it with the community, with you.
Thank you for being a part of our community and joining us for Obremski/Works's 2024-2025 season!
- Jesse Obremski, Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer
