The Cohen New Works Festival Presents Swadesh: One’s Own Country

Swadesh: One’s Own Country explores intercultural performance and “cross-culturalism.” Cross-culturalism occurs when individuals from one cultural background learn from another culture, and Swadesh creates a space for the audience to experience it. The piece speaks to themes of tradition, negotiation of identity, tragedy, and one’s own “roots.” Swadesh: One’s Own Country is presented as part of the Cohen New Works Festival. The Festival, produced by The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance and sponsored by Broadway Bank, premieres 38 new student-made projects April 10-14, 2017.