Stained Glass

Stained Glass is a striking and emotional exploration of fracture, vulnerability, and illumination—where light finds its way through even the most broken surfaces. Inspired by David Gillingham’s powerful percussion work Stained Glass, the show opens with raw rhythmic energy and sharp contrasts, evoking the sound of stone, metal, and reverberant space. The ensemble becomes a living structure of color and motion as sound collides and refracts, reflecting the beauty and tension found within stained glass itself—both delicate and unyielding, shattered yet whole.

As the production unfolds, the intensity gives way to the haunting vulnerability of Take Me to Church by Hozier, revealing a deeply human struggle between pressure, identity, and emotional release. Visual imagery—fractured panes, radiant colors, and shifting light—transforms the field into a moving window of reflection and revelation. In its final moments, Stained Glass leaves the audience with a powerful reminder: even when cracked by hardship, we are capable of letting light through—and in that light, finding clarity, strength, and renewal.

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