“It was absurd and beautiful, very powerful”- Portland audience member

This immersive and participatory ceremony of disposition examines the life of Expectations, who measured success. As Expectations always used to say “Once you’ve achieved this goal, once you’ve accomplished this thing, once you’ve attained this position, then you will be fulfilled”. A funerary procession will lead you and your company into a dark room. You will then be taken through a series of landscapes, fun and goofy, dark and deep. You will be respectfully invited to share of your own experiences with Expectations throughout the service.

what audiences have said:

“Julian took us out of ourselves. Spaces that can do that are so rare.”

“They do such a masterful job of holding the space, she allows herself to go into dangerous places while the audience stays completely assured that they are taken care of and safe”

“I wish that there were more ritual theater shows like this. I think that is what the public is after when they go to the theater- this piece actually goes there.”

“I always appreciate their work. It is such a rare space to be in- there are moments of complete silence and stillness. It is so unlike our wider culture to have moments like this. She creates such an intimate and unique space that I love to be a part of.”

“It was absurd and beautiful, it was very powerful”

“I love how analogue it is- completely removed from technology”

"This feels like a cure for the success stories of the 'American Dream'"

"I felt lighter after this performance. I felt like a weight had been taken off my chest"

"Julian crafted an individualized experience that pointed the audience inward, which is specifically part of my definition of fine art"