Led by Emotions Physical Theatre Artistic Director Shawn Rawls 

February 16 at 9:30 – 11 am
Safe Harbors’ Lobby at the Ritz – 107 Broadway, Newburgh
Free and open to the public 

Join Emotions Physical Theatre, Safe Harbors’ February Company-in-Residence, for an interactive workshop in physical theatre storytelling as a tool for healing. Led by Artistic Director Shawn Rawls, the workshop will use movement and narrative to explore personal and collective transformation. Participants will dive into a topic, dissect its layers, and build empathy and understanding by embodying different perspectives. By exploring identity and shared experiences, the workshop fosters community building and empowers participants to connect, reflect, and express their truths. 

Black Sheep and Scapegoats

Sunday, February 23 at 7 pm
Safe Harbors’ Lobby at the Ritz

Safe Harbors is pleased to present Black Sheep and Scapegoats, a poignant and empowering dance theater production from Emotions Physical Theatre. Choreographed by EPT Artistic Director Shawn Rawls, Black Sheep and Scapegoats delves into the transformative power of Black self-love in a world that often attempts to define and diminish it. Through evocative movement and storytelling, Rawls explores the phases of this deeply personal and collective journey, asking questions that resonate universally: How do I see myself? What do I feel I deserve? What will I no longer tolerate? Join us for a moving exploration of what it means to live fully, unapologetically, and free. 

“Black Sheep and Scapegoats is not just a dance; it’s a call to reimagine Blackness beyond historical trauma, embracing joy, resilience, and the unyielding beauty of self-love. The work celebrates the power of freedom as a state of mind and the role of perspective in shaping one’s reality.” – Shawn Rawls, Choreographer & Artistic Director, Emotions Physical Theatre 

About Emotions Physical Theater
Founded in 2013 by Janette and Shawn Rawls, Emotions Physical Theatre (EPT) harnesses the transformative power of physical theater to foster social change and emotional growth. We craft vivid, compelling stories that evoke empathy and inspire introspection, believing wholeheartedly in storytelling as a means for education, healing, and advocacy. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the public and artists, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all. emotionsphysicaltheatre.com