Morality cracks. Desire ignites. And we ascend.
In 2025, BD Performing Arts’ Thesis Percussion dares to challenge the very fabric of belief with its groundbreaking new production, Taboo. Rooted in the tension between morality and desire, divinity and autonomy, this bold and thought-provoking show asks: What happens when the sacred loses its grip?
Blurring the Line Between Sacred and Profane
At its core, Taboo is an exploration of the societal, religious, and moral structures that have shaped human behavior for centuries. Through dynamic visual storytelling and percussive artistry, Thesis Percussion examines the erosion of divine law, the shifting boundaries of right and wrong, and the rise of human choice over inherited dogma.
From the very first note, the audience is drawn into a world where tradition and expectation press heavily upon the soul. Rhythms pulse like the heartbeat of defiance, while every movement on the floor symbolizes a step closer to the unknown—a place where power no longer belongs to the gods, but to those daring enough to claim it.
Music and Movement: The Sound of Rebellion
With a meticulously crafted musical design, Taboo weaves a sonic landscape that mirrors the battle between submission and defiance. Thunderous bass lines resonate like the voice of the divine, demanding obedience, while chaotic, dissonant beats push back, representing human desire breaking free. Silence itself becomes a tool of reckoning—the instant when obedience fractures and personal choice takes its place.
Visually, Taboo is just as striking. Stark contrasts in costuming and set design illustrate the transition from rigid belief to unrestrained self-determination. Performers shift from tight, controlled formations to unpredictable, expressive movement, embodying the struggle between conformity and liberation. Every visual element reinforces the show’s central theme: The old gods are fading, and in their place, we rise.
A Performance That Sparks Thought and Conversation
Beyond its technical brilliance, Taboo is a show that demands reflection. It holds up a mirror to the audience, urging them to examine their own perceptions of morality, authority, and self-determination. This is not just a performance—it is an artistic revolution, an exploration of what happens when the sacred becomes a choice rather than a command.
As the world continues to question long-held norms and challenge systems of control, Taboo is a timely and compelling statement on the shifting nature of belief. It dares to ask: When the sacred is no longer absolute, what will we choose to believe in?
With Taboo, BD Performing Arts’ Thesis Percussion is not just pushing boundaries—they are shattering them. Prepare to be challenged. Prepare to be moved. Prepare to question everything.