Nightlife-Inspired Dance Work 'The Function' Returns In New Revival

Chicago choreographer and dancer Erin Kilmurray (known for innovative works like The Fly Honeys Show) dreamt up ‘the Function’ in the early days of pandemic isolation, reminiscing on the past nightlife scene of before. The production combines innovative choreography with non-traditional spaces, centering around four dancers who have full creative control of their pieces. After premiering the piece at the Museum of Contemporary Art in 2022, Kilmurray brought ‘the Function’ back this summer — this time reworked for a warehouse space in a four-show run. Kilmurray sat down with Vocalo host Nudia Hernandez to discuss the production’s origins and some of what people can expect from its new iteration.

This interview was produced by Nudia Hernandez. It was edited by Abigail Harrison and Morgan Ciocca. Learn more at erinkilmurray.com.