Strozzapreti derives from Italian language which translates to “Priest Chokers.” This work takes you to a world outside of your imagination, with an unusual civilization that has been broken in half for centuries. With strong different beliefs and points of view for life. The only time these people come together is to hold a ritual to get the blessings from their high almighty being from above to keep their land away from indefinite destruction. Every century they must require one living sacrifice from either side in order to maintain piece. But what happens when the sacrifice refuses and escapes?

*Premiered at New World Dance Theater