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Across data sources and populations, participating in the arts remains a strong indicator of civic/community engagement and social support. At a time when large proportions of Americans are disengaging from civic and community life, the arts may offer a lifeline to enhance their social connections and improve their perceptions of well-being.
ReGenerate
May 2-3, 2026
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
2880 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Silver and Gold restaged by John Malashock on Special Guest Artists Christine Marshall (former Company Member of Malashock Dance and Original Cast member of Silver and Gold) and Marshall Whiteley (San Diego Ballet).
The We of Me by John Malashock, a reimagining of his 1990 work Stan’s Retreat, features a re-edited score by a frequent collaborator of John’s, composer Mark Attebery, and looks at the life of Southern Gothic writer Carson McCullers.
Trajectory by Christopher K. Morgan – a reimagining of John Malashock’s Where the Arrow Landed
Paths of Milk and Honey by Debi Toth – a reimagining of John Malashock’s 1993 work The Near Reaches
04/26/2026
Thank you The San Diego Union-Tribune for this beautiful preview on ReGenerate, May 2&3 at the Joan and Irwin Center for Performing Arts. Tickets: MalashockDance.org
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/26/reimaging-a-legacy-in-dance/?share=ltgsgnmnmnb6aioiaco6
Malashock is reimaging a legacy in dance Malashock Dance is reinterpreting past works and introducing new ones in ‘ReGenerate’
ReGenerate
May 2 & 3
In 1492, Sephardic Jews living in Spain were faced with the choice of converting to christianity or leaving. Most left. The Near Reaches was inspired by this story. Debi participated in the creation of The Near Reaches, performing it numerous times between 1993 and 1995. Though it was long ago the movement and music still live within her heart. The work evokes a desert environment and ancient people; danger and uncertainty. Debi continued exploring this theme, re-conceiving the beginning, ending, and a women’s quartet. Debi’s new interpretation begins on a more haunting and harrowing note. The women’s section is inspired by how women prepared, cared for, and grieved leaving their home The ending is a celebration, full of optimism, thus the new title Paths of Milk and Honey. As John said, “we are continually reaching but home is inside you”.
04/23/2026
THE WE OF ME is a new take on John Malashock’s early choreographic work, Stan’s Retreat, which derived its storyline from the novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, by Carson McCullers. THE WE OF ME draws its inspiration from the colorful and dramatic life of McCullers herself. It is populated with the most impactful characters in her world and follows themes that were dominant in her work and in her life – spiritual isolation; loneliness; the role of the misfit; obsessive desire; unrequited love; and gender ambiguity.
Through her own life experiences and difficulties, she held an abiding love for her stories’ flawed characters and portrayed them with profound humanity. The title, THE WE OF ME refers to a line from McCullers’ The Member of the Wedding, which expresses her (and everyone’s) yearning to feel a sense of belonging to something beyond themselves.
The We of Me premieres at ReGenerate - May 2 & 3 at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station. Tickets & More Details: https://malashockdance.org/events/regenerate/
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Join us for Regenerate on May 2 & 3 and witness the World Premiere of
"Trajectory"
A reimagining of John Malashock’s Where the Arrow Landed
Choreography: Christopher Kaui Morgan, with contributions from the cast
Music: Heitor Villa-lobos, Wytold
Performers:
Jessica Rabanzo-Flores
Micah Parra
Nick McGhee
Lauren Christie
Joey Lister
Briele Melahn
MAY 2 & 3
ReGenerate
Tickets: MalashockDance.org
Paths of Milk and Honey
World Premiere
A reimagining of John Malashock’s The Near Reaches (1993)
Choreography: Debi Toth Ward
04/17/2026
Speaking with John about the creation of Where the Arrow Landed sparked Christopher’s fascination with the idea of trajectory: what it means to send something out into the world without knowing where it will land, who it will affect, or what shape it may take over time.
Those conversations led Christopher to reflect on stories he heard growing up, from Catholic prayers imagined as arrows sent toward God or the afterlife, to Native Hawaiian traditions in which spirits (‘uhane) leap from cliffs into Pō, the dark of creation, and the underworld known as Lua-o-Milu.
Having lost both of his parents in recent years, Christopher has been thinking deeply about preparation for the afterlife and the spaces between worlds across many cultural traditions: Hanakeaumoe, Bardo, Limbo, and Sheol. What do we conjure in this realm to help a spirit transition to another? Images of sunrise, dusk settling into gloaming, and the symbolic power of white as a color of transition and rebirth recur throughout the work.
Trajectory explores these questions and images, asking not only where the arrow lands, but what remains after impact.
04/16/2026
CALL TO ACTION: SHOW UP FOR SAN DIEGO ARTS & CULTURE
San Diego’s arts and culture community is facing a critical moment.
Join us for a public press conference calling attention to the proposed elimination of City funding for arts and culture in the FY27 budget—a decision that threatens $11.8 million in support for organizations, jobs, and community programming across our region .
Civic Center Plaza (1200 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA)
Monday, April 20
Arrive at Noon for 12:30 p.m. Start
Hosted by San Diego ART Matters, Arts+Culture: San Diego, and regional arts leaders.
RSVP NOW: https://bit.ly/ArtsCultureBudgetCrisis_PressConference_April20_CivicPlaza
WE NEED MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION.
We are calling on:
• Artists
• Cultural workers
• Nonprofit organizations
• Educators
• Community advocates
Show up in force. This is a visible, public moment to demonstrate the scale, unity, and impact of San Diego’s creative community.
Parking reimbursement available
Signs welcome in the outdoor plaza (may not be allowed in Council Chambers). Hand-held signs are best (any handles must be wooden and less than 1/4" by 2").
Stay and take action:
Following the press conference, attendees are encouraged to remain for the 2:00 p.m. City Council session to speak directly to decision-makers.
This is more than a budget issue—it’s about protecting a vital sector that drives our economy, tells our stories, and connects our communities.
Your voice matters. Your presence matters.
Join us for a public press conference calling attention to the proposed elimination of City funding for arts and culture in the FY27 budget. This decision threatens $11.8 million in support for organizations, jobs, and community programming across our region .
ATTENTION: City of San Diego’s arts and culture organizations are facing a 100% elimination of grant funding for FY27. The grants that support your operations and fund your cultural events are under very real threat.
$11.8 Million
At 8 a.m. this morning, the Mayor is announcing a 100% elimination of OSP & CCSD grants for FY27. These critical funds support your operations, your staff, and the programs that serve our communities.
This is a defining moment.
Call your representatives TODAY!
