LOVE IN THE MIDST
Hints from the Mystics for Times of Change
Presented by The Storydancer Project
Santa Fe, NM — August 8 & 9, 2025 | New Mexico Actors Lab | 7:30 PM Presented by The Storydancer Project | thestorydancerproject.org
“Take Time Out, Enter the Room of Your Heart.”
This August, LOVE IN THE MIDST: Hints from the Mystics for Times of Change premieres in Santa Fe—a bold, immersive performance that brings vivid life to the mystical poetry of Jelaluddin Rumi and Lalla, illuminated by the translations of Coleman Barks.
Through the artistry of a dynamic world-class ensemble, audiences are invited into a collaborative landscape of music, movement and spoken word.
Featuring:
* Zuleikha, internationally celebrated Storydancer and founder of The Storydancer Project
* Eugene Friesen, Grammy-winning cellist and sonic visionary
* Glen Velez, Grammy-winning master percussionist
* Benjy Wertheimer, Esraj virtuoso and composer
* Parisa Soultani, Rumi spoken word artist and filmmaker
Details
Friday, August 8 & Saturday, August 9, 2025,
7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
New Mexico Actors Lab, 1213 Parkway Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Tickets: $45 + service fee via Eventbrite
Limited seating. Early arrival strongly recommended.
Proceeds benefit The Storydancer Project, supporting self-care and transformative programs in Navajo Nation, India, and underserved U.S. communities.
A Night to Remember
Whether you’re a longtime lover of mystic poetry or simply seeking renewal in a fast-moving world, LOVE IN THE MIDST is both balm and call-to-action—an invitation to attend to the heart.
Join us.
For more information, please visit:
zuleikha.com
eugenefriesenmusic.com
glenvelez.com
https://shantalamusic.com/benjy/
independent.academia.edu/ParisaSoultani
thestorydancerproject.org
