zoë brielle payne
ZBRI
What began as a serendipitous collaboration in 2019 has become ZBRI Dance Ensemble, a collective of dancers who join Zoë Bri to perform in shows, site specific happenings, outreach programs and films.
Some of their notable performances included a collaboration with the Peabody Vocal Department for John Cage's Songbooks, "WE. A Study of Conflict.", In Progress, a full-length show featuring a live creation process with musicians and dancers, and ZBRI Ensemble with Jack Glantz & Friends in May 2022. This October Zoë co produced a show involving ZBRI Dance Ensemble. “The Galaxy Brain Experience” written by Joe Cahill is a production involving live hip hop musicians, dancers, a string ensemble, and animation. First premiered in April of 2023 with ZBRI Dance Ensemble, the company got the Audience Choice Award for the 2023 Charm City Fringe Festival.
Tales of The Dark Crystal
Augusta Youth Ballet Company
Inspired by the Jim Henson films and spin offs, Tales of The Dark Crystal invites people to explore the world of Thra in a new way. In an all female cast, audiences get to find a new way to love their favorite creatures in this 45 minute new contemporary ballet. Set on The Augusta Youth Ballet Company and debuted December 2024.
Of the Same
Peabody Alumni Concert 2024
Created in the throws of lost, Of the Same finds the turmoil within and on the skin. Debuted in January 2023 as ZBRI with Zoe Brielle Payne and Eon Allum.
The Galaxy Brain Experience
Charm City Fringe Festival 2023
What started as a senior capstone project, debuted in May 2023, got a revamp in Fall 2023 with a live woodwind band, conductor, projection, animation, dancing, singing and rapping that got performed for the Charm City Fringe Festival. Director, Joe Cahill and Producers Zoe Brielle Payne and Bill Liu received the Audience Choice Award for their production.
