Join the La Jolla Playhouse virtually on Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. PT for the launch of its latest world-premiere Digital Without Walls (WOW) piece, “Towards Belonging.” The dance film was produced in association with the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation’s Arts Park @ Chollas Creek.

The La Jolla Playhouse and the Jacobs Center are especially excited to launch the piece – featuring a team of all Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) artists – on the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month. Hosted by former Playhouse Leadership Council Chair Bennett Peji and his daughter Viviana, this special virtual event will feature a Q&A with “Towards Belonging” creators choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey and videographer Eboni “Eb” Harvey.

Tune in for a lively discussion of the film’s themes, such as intersectionality of identity, being “othered,” self-affirmation and dismantling stereotypes, especially around the film’s setting in Southeast San Diego. The event will also touch on the filmmaking process and how the artists’ powerful personal stories influenced the movement and music. Learn more in The San Diego Union-Tribune’s recent story.

Learn more about La Jolla Playhouse Digital Without Walls (WOW) Projects on our blog post.

To join the free watch party for “Towards Belonging”go to: bit.ly/May1WatchParty, or watch the film any time after at bit.ly/towardsbelonging.

Jacobs Center’s work is deeply rooted in community engagement. We collaborate with residents, local leaders, cultural and other area organizations for everything we do, from neighborhood development to Diamond District events and programs.

The Jacobs Center would love to partner with you for a future program or event! For more information or to get started, please contact Selina Hudgins Castillo at schudgins@jacobscenter.org. To learn more about our wide range of outdoor and spacious indoor venues, visit our new venues website page at www.jacobscenter.org/venues. For general venue booking, please contact Alvenesia Sims at asims@jacobscenter.org.