Dung Beetle

Feb 9, 6:30-7 PM, Feb 10, 6:30-7 PM & 7:45-8:15 PM

World Trade Center SW 1st Ave & SW Salmon St.
Portland, Oregon, 97204

Downtown
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Downtown (World Trade Center)

MAP #: D05i

Performance

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Why be a human-sized dung beetle rolling a large glowing dung ball? “That’s how I roll.”

The urge to create a dung beetle costume followed a performing trip to Egypt where JuggleMania was smitten by scarab art. Is it just for fun? Yes. Is the tenacious furthering of a fetid heap in hopes of attaining greater status a metaphor for the current political landscape? Yes. Making a costume and a rolling ball that stays lit through rain and snow was a fun challenge. A 2023 Regional Arts & Culture Council grant for costume rebuilding was a life saver. Thank you arts supporters!