high functioning x.0

high functioning x.0 is a cacophony of x’s dreams, nightmares, and memories. Recalling 1999 thru 2021, x dives into their subconscious thoughts, breaking the ~4th wall~ and inviting their audience into their reality and truths. With text pulled from x’s journal entries, this multimedia performance/installation experience paints a world that feels like an infinite dreamscape. This piece is defiantly non-normative as it explores what disabled productivity can look like while constantly moving towards an end- product of perfection that doesn’t exist. This pseudo-memoir taps into history, ancestry, factoids, and falsehoods with discordant soundscapes, fervent dancing, and stand up dramedy. x is uniquely complex, and simultaneously, just like you and me. We hope you enjoy the ride and have aftercare in place—you’re gonna need it. 

Content warnings: suicidal ideation, self harm mention, child abuse, sexual assault, transphobia, racism, mental illness, ableism

PRODUCTION + CREATIVE TEAM 

Created and Performed by: x (they|themme/ze|hir/fae|faer) 

Lighting and Projection Mapping by: Jean Sonderand (they/them) 

Costume Design by: jo kwon (they/them) 

Scenic Design: AL (they/them)

Props Design: Daph Perez (they/them)

Pre-Recorded Videos/Director of Photography: Charlie Fischetti (they/he/she)

Stage Manager: Bleu Zephra (they/them)

Photo credit: Samantha Bajonero

Until further notice, all patrons attending HERE performances and events will be required to wear masks (KN95 or KF94 masks are strongly recommended). 

Proof of vaccination is no longer required.

We ask all audience members to please stay home if they have a sore throat, are feeling sick in any other way, or have been recently exposed to COVID-19, and to please contact the box office for refunds or exchanges.

All of our performers, technicians, and staff members are required to be fully vaccinated and masked unless they are onstage performing. Additionally, they are participating in an active testing regimen to keep everyone as safe as possible.

HERE reserves the right to revise protocols as the rate of transmission changes and in light of new scientific data that may present itself.