A new dance work by Jiemin Yang and dancers.
Rabbit God: A Queer Chinese Fantasy is a contemporary dance-theater work rooted in the folklore, mythology, and spiritual traditions of Fujian, China. Blending contemporary dance, martial arts staff work, immersive projection, and theatrical storytelling, the piece transports audiences into a fantastical world where ancient myth collides with a queer present.
Inspired by the legend of the Rabbit God, a deity associated with same-sex love in Chinese folklore, the work follows a journey through friendship, love, desire, identity, loss, and redemption — where the boundaries between human, divine, and underworld begin to blur. An original sound score and live vocals bring the audience into this world.
Visually rich and physically dynamic, the piece combines expressive movement, martial arts, and dreamlike projection to create a cinematic stage world — inviting audiences into a universe where forgotten stories are reclaimed and brought back to life.
Content Advisory: This performance contains mature themes and depictions of violence and may not be suitable for minors.
This piece was created during Culture Lab LIC’s 2026 New Works Lab and produced as a part of Culture Lab LIC’s New Works Festival. It is made possible, in part, with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts, as well as by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Thursday, November 19, 7:30-8:45pm
Friday, November 20, 7:30-8:45pm
Saturday, November 21, 7:30-8:45pm
Sunday, Nov 22, 3-4:15pm
More Info & Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/rabbit-god-queer-chinese-fantasy
