THE RITE OF THE BUTCHER is a visceral fable about the power
of fantasy, as told by the Butcher a refugee, criminal and
shaman — through poetry, martial dance, and folk songs in
an invented language. A fictional memoir, a parable,
and a warning, this interdisciplinary monologue
combines abstract imagery with highly crafted
physical and vocal performance to engage
the bitingly contemporary themes of war
and loss, violence and mourning.
This performance takes place at the Lincoln
Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium on
Broadway between 63rd and 64th streets.