“All we see. Is all we are. Is all within.”

Split My Soul, an original dance-theater production by Maine-based choreographer Kelsie Steil,

explores the conflict and integration between seven complex characters: The People's Jester,

Lady Martyre, Fizzy Head, Mystery Man, Twisted Mistress, The Kid, and Your Inevitable Death.

These characters will work with and against one another, exposing their inner stories and perils,

and navigating locally crafted set pieces such as stairs, moving walls, and a plethora of ropes. Set

to an original score by renowned composer Michael Wall, Split My Soul provides a cathartic visual and sonic experience to unpack mental health challenges and scenarios.Steil believes the

theatrical embodiment of internal characters and external archetypes can help heal relationships,

build empathy for the attributes and tendencies of ourselves and others, and shift perspectives

towards the people and stories of our lives.

Choreographer Bio:

Kelsie Steil (Biddeford, ME) is a choreographer crafting original dance works to present through

Maine and New England. Her portfolio comprises both live performance and dance film and has

been described as cerebral, visceral, and heavily theatrical. Her projects are strong in

collaboration, working with artists across all mediums, including photographers, filmmakers, and

music composers. Much of her work is rooted in mental health and typically starts from building

a character profile based on her personal experiences. She believes in sharing the darkness and

lightness that derive from the most truthful human experiences. Go to Kelsie’s website to learn

more: kelsiesteilmovement.com

Composer Bio:

Michael Wall is a highly innovative and impactful figure in the world of music and dance. With

diverse influences ranging from Nils Frahm to Nina Simone, he has been distributing music since 1999 and has an extensive library of 53 albums with over 500 tracks. Michael is an in-demand composer who writes approximately 200 new commissions per year for internationally renowned dance companies and choreographers. After 15 years of teaching and accompanying in higher education, he turned his attention and resources to developing his company Sound for Movement. The company focuses on accessible licensing, music distribution and remote collaborations with dance and film makers. Michael is currently developing an industry-first: online educational resources that teach composing for dance, accompanying dance classes, and teaching music for dance to dance educators. These resources are available on his website at www.soundformovement.com.