Gabardine - Painted Bride

When

Feb. 14 – Feb. 16, 2025

Where

Icebox Project Space: 1400 N. American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Price

Pay-what-you-can, suggested $20. All ticket proceeds go to Painted Bride.

Performances

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 at 7pm
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at 7pm
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at 2pm

Painted Bride presents Gabardine by David A. Gaines, a work-in-process on inner child healing. This experimental poetry show utilizes film projection, immersive sound, and various technologies to subvert audience expectations and explore dimensions of Black grief, shame, and joy. Witnesses will be challenged to question their gaze and reimagine possibilities for themselves and our world. Main collaborators are Brooke O’Harra (Director), Ugly Arts Films (Production Company), and The Painted Bride Art Center (Presenter).

Important Audience Notes

Ages 18+ only. Mature themes.
No late admittance (arrivals more than 30 minutes late will be turned away).
No intermission. Runtime 60 minutes.

Access Considerations

High-quality masking is optional, but strongly encouraged. All staff will be masked.
Parking: Limited available parking in the area; early arrival or public transit/rideshare is highly recommended.
The venue is located next to multiple public transit stops:
- 57 Bus: Germantown Av. & Master St. Stop
- 57 Bus: American St. & Master St. Stop
- 15 Trolley: Girard Ave. & 3rd St. Stop
- Market-Frankford Line (L): Girard Stop
Venue is wheelchair accessible.
A wheelchair accessible restroom is located on the 1st floor, prior to entering the Icebox Space.
Gender Neutral Bathrooms are located on the 1st floor, prior to entering the Icebox Space.
For additional access questions and requests, please contact Communications Manager Mary (mary@paintedbride.org).

This project was made possible with the support of The Painted Bride Art Center; The Independence Public Media Foundation; and the Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures initiative, an America’s Cultural Treasures regional program in Philadelphia supported by The Barra Foundation, Ford Foundation, Neubauer Family Foundation, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation.

Event Stills Photo Credit: Mochi Robinson

About David A. Gaines

David A. Gaines (he/they) is a writer, director, and actor born and based in Philadelphia. His work examines Blackness, masculinity, Christianity and mental health through an intersectional lens. Dave’s films have screened at film festivals such as the BlackStar Film Festival, Gary International Black Film Festival, National Black Arts Festival and the International Video Poetry Festival. As an award-winning, nationally touring poetry performer and Poet Laureate of Pennsylvania’s Montgomery County, his work has also been featured in several publications including The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, VICE Media, Button Poetry, among many others. When not writing, performing or orchestrating films, you can find Dave teaching poetry to Philly youth, spending time with nature and attempting a conversion to morning personhood.