Berlin-based dancer Shade Théret has presented her work at Galerie Weisser Elefante, 3hd Festival and Pollution #4 in Berlin. (photo courtesy of Odyssey Theatre)

Berlin-based dancer and choreographer Shade Théret will return to the Odyssey Theatre’s Dance at the Odyssey series for a single performance of her newest work, “Throwaway Line.”

“Throwaway Line” is a tragic, romantic-thrill comedy dance solo composed for a deadbeat actress. The story develops as an open diary. Fragmented narratives from the actress’s past reveal both her lust and her disgust. The dancing female body is a provocation, and escapes categorization.

“Throwaway Line” manifests as a stream of consciousness, a play-through of events which take place post-show, post-performance – always in the aftermath of “giving her all” to her beloved audience. 

Théret previously performed the world premiere of “Maybe” as part of the Odyssey’s 2019 series.

Music and technical direction for “Throwaway Line” is by Alexander Iezzi, who collects and repurposes materials, sounds and music as a mechanism to poke holes into typical ways that psychology, identity and politics may be perceived.

“Throwaway Line” is presented with support from the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The performance will be held at 8 p.m. on Jan. 8 at The Odyssey Theatre, located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd.

Tickets range from $15 to $20. A question and answer program with the artists will follow the performance. Masks and proof of vaccination is required.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call (310)477-2055 x2 or visit odysseytheatre.com.