The Naked Stark

The Naked Stark The Naked Stark is a West Philly modern dance company rooted in an intergenerational community.

The Naked Stark creates modern dance works, facilitates workshops, and engages in weekly movement practices that ask complex questions and spark imagination and discussion. Socially conscious, socially engaged, and socially critical, we strive to center how movement, community, and change are intimately interconnected. Our work is honest, human, and vulnerable and engages folks through participation,
physicality, and design.

From May 2nd - 22nd, our community helped us realize our production goals for our new project, “Flood, begin again.” We ...
06/17/2026

From May 2nd - 22nd, our community helped us realize our production goals for our new project, “Flood, begin again.”

We were able to surpass our goal of $3,500 by $387 -- we are so grateful.

Link in bio to learn more about this project and when you can experience it this fall!

Fairmount Water Works



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1/3: A photo of the Fairmount Water Works on the Schuylkill River at dusk. The historic site almost glows in the sunset, the river reflects light and the Spring Garden Bridge. Photos of the six Artistic Collaborators are collaged "onto" the Water Works in different poses. (Text) Thank you for helping us raise $3,887.
2/3: (Text) This support from our community helps us to continue crafting up-close, immersive dance experiences that delve into the intricacies of the human experience, question the status quo, nurture imaginations, and offer hope.Now we are able to cover major production costs and can bring “Flood, begin again” to life at the premiere on September 26th in the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, and running through October 3rd. We are incredibly grateful.
3/3: (Text) Thank you Joe Jacobs, Ellen Chenowith, Alison Kurtz, Hillary Blecker, Robert Baren, Ella-Gabe Mason, Zoe Cohen, Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari, Dick Goldberg, Miryam Coppersmith, Ron Cohn, Betty Cohen, Zachary Bloom, Marion Hamermesh, Sean Thomas Boyt, Jonathan Stein, John & Anne Schwaller, Kayliani Sood, Robert Oliveti, Leah Stein, Thom Nailor, Naomi Segal, Dawn Pratson, Lori Sherman, Josephine Smith, Edie Stark-Menneg, Madeleine Reber, Anne McFaul-Reid, Chelsea Murphy, 25 Anonymous Donors. End Image Description.

Introducing , our lighting designer for "Flood, begin again."Donate TODAY so we can bring this essential work in this h...
05/14/2026

Introducing , our lighting designer for "Flood, begin again."

Donate TODAY so we can bring this essential work in this historic site to you, September 26-October 3rd. Link in bio.


and Marcie Mamura


Harbor Edney, Lighting Designer, is the Lighting Supervisor at the University of Pennsylvania, where they currently oversee lighting operations, bringing life to performances through visual storytelling. They have worked as Production & Venue Manager at .

The Naked Stark is a sponsored project of .atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of The Naked Stark must be made payable to "Fractured Atlas" and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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1) A photo of Harbour from the shoulders up. They smile at the camera.
2) (Blue text on a black background): These types of work are essential for us as a city to reflect on the impact of our past and to intentionally shape the flow of our future. The Fairmount Water Works has a rich history of education and activism for the Philadelphia area, and it's those historic roots that make it such a compelling location for this site-specific work. End image descriptions.

is a collaborator, sound designer, and live performer for "Flood, begin again" !Donate TODAY so we bring you this rare ...
05/13/2026

is a collaborator, sound designer, and live performer for "Flood, begin again" !

Donate TODAY so we bring you this rare and exciting opportunity, September 26-October 3rd. Link in bio.


and Marcie Mamura


Andy Thierauf, Sound Designer and Live Performer, is a Philadelphia-based percussionist specializing in the creation and performance of contemporary music and collaborating with The Naked Stark on various projects since 2017. His creative research centers on integrating technology into performance to produce collaborative, multimedia presentations with writers, dancers, actors, choreographers, and composers. Andy teaches at Music School and is an adjunct professor of percussion at Kutztown University. A native of Cincinnati, OH, Andy received his B.M. from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and M.M. from The Ohio State University. Andy received the D.M.A. degree in percussion performance and pedagogy at The University of Iowa under the direction of Dan Moore.

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The Naked Stark is a sponsored project of .atlas , a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of The Naked Stark must be made payable to "Fractured Atlas" and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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1) A photo of Andy playing the vibraphone outside of an empty pool. He stands, holding two mallets.
2) (Blue text on a green background): Each time I collaborate with The Naked Stark I am both inspired and incredibly thankful to work with extremely creative, thoughtful artists. This project in particular is special because we're working together in a historic and singularly unique space at the Fairmount Water Works - a rare and exciting opportunity for us as artists and for audience members!
3) A video of Andy playing the vibraphone in "Bodies of Water" at the Fairmount Water Works in the former Kelly Pool. End image descriptions.

Our next Artistic Collaborator for "Flood, begin again" is !Donate TODAY so we can soften your footprint in Philadelphi...
05/12/2026

Our next Artistic Collaborator for "Flood, begin again" is !

Donate TODAY so we can soften your footprint in Philadelphia with this new work, September 26-October 3rd. Link in bio.


and Marcie Mamura


Meredith Stapleton, MFA recipient in Dance/Choreography from the University of Iowa, is a Philadelphia-based dance artist, yoga teacher, doula and childbirth educator working with The Naked Stark 2015-2017 and since 2022. Meredith currently teaches yoga at Temple University, and has taught dance at Muhlenberg College, Swarthmore College, and The University of Iowa, as well as Koresh School of Dance and Philadelphia Dance Academy. Meredith is the Member Coordinator and an Artist In Residence at .space where she maintains a solo dance practice, collaborates with , and organizes community gatherings. In Philadelphia since 2013, She has performed with , and .

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The Naked Stark is a sponsored project of .atlas , a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of The Naked Stark must be made payable to "Fractured Atlas" and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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1) A photo of Meredith dancing in an empty pool. She stands, hinging at the waist and extending both her arms out in front of her, in a v-shape.
2) (Light blue text on a purple-blue background): This project tenderly softens my footprint in Philadelphia - the sidewalks, the playground, historic sites. It is teaching me to hug all the parts of this place, crumbling or not. It is an honor to create in the Fairmount Water Works - the heightened sensitivity to flow here is particular generative. And to be a TNS Collaborator is to literally practice the way I most want to socially engage with the world.
3) A video of Meredith dancing in "Bodies of Water" at the Fairmount Water Works in the former Kelly Pool. End image descriptions. I'm

THIS WEEK: Catch a glimpse of our rehearsal process for "Flood, begin again" !May 13 | 10am-2pmMay 14 | 11am-2pmMay 15 |...
05/12/2026

THIS WEEK: Catch a glimpse of our rehearsal process for "Flood, begin again" !

May 13 | 10am-2pm
May 14 | 11am-2pm
May 15 | 1-5pm

Outside the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center (640 Water Works Dr.) and along the Schuylkill Trail in Fairmount Park!

Image Description
A photo of the Fairmount Water works at twilight. The historic site almost glows in the sunset, the river reflects light and the Spring Garden bridge. Photos of the six Artistic Collaborators are collages into the landscape. They are poses differently, "interacting" with their surroundings. End image description.

Next up in our "Flood, begin again" Artistic Collaborator highlights is Marcie Mamura!Donate TODAY to help us realize ou...
05/11/2026

Next up in our "Flood, begin again" Artistic Collaborator highlights is Marcie Mamura!

Donate TODAY to help us realize our living blueprints for you to experience, September 26-October 3rd. Link in bio.





Marcie Mamura is a Philadelphia-based artist, educator, and collaborator, working with The Naked Stark since 2022. She engages the intersections of health, humanities and the arts as Humanities Education Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson University. She earned a BA in Theatre/Dance from Kansas State University and an MFA in Dance from the University of Oregon. She is on the Director’s Team for Camp Sojourner Girls’ Leadership Camp. Marcie was a Lecturer in Dance at Muhlenberg College and Adjunct Faculty at Drexel University and a teaching artist with Girard College-Dream Camp, Asian Arts Initiative, Camp Sojourner Girls’ Leadership Camp, and Art Sanctuary/Opera Philadelphia. Her choreography has been presented in IL, MN, NC, and PA. She is a founding member of TRANSForm Dance collective.

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The Naked Stark is a sponsored project of .atlas , a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of The Naked Stark must be made payable to "Fractured Atlas" and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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1) A photo of Marcie dancing in an empty pool. She stands, looking up to her right hand which extends all the way up. Her left hand is pressed over her heart.
2) (Yellow text on a dark blue background): As an architect’s daughter, designing a dance in collaboration with vibrant people and a vibrant historic space is a resonant opportunity. I feel deeply connected to the living blueprints and shared creative process.
3) A video of Marcie dancing in "Bodies of Water" at the Fairmount Water Works in the former Kelly Pool. End image descriptions.

Up next for our "Flood, begin again" Artistic Collaborators: !Donate TODAY to have this feeling of arrival with us, Sep...
05/08/2026

Up next for our "Flood, begin again" Artistic Collaborators: !

Donate TODAY to have this feeling of arrival with us, September 26-October 3rd.


and Marcie Mamura

Harlee Trautman is a Philadelphia-based dancer, choreographer, sculptor, puppeteer, working with The Naked Stark since 2017. Harlee is an artistic collaborator for Box and . Notable work has been presented at the American Dance Festival (NC), the Republic (LA), Mandell Theater (PA), Grounds for Sculpture (NJ), and displayed at Philadelphia International Airport. Harlee earned a BFA from Louisiana State University, is a Certified Teacher of Spiral Body Technique®, and has been a guest instructor at Temple University, Drexel University, and Bryn Mawr College.

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The Naked Stark is a sponsored project of Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of The Naked Stark must be made payable to "Fractured Atlas" and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Image Description:
1) A photo of Harlee dancing in an empty pool. She sits on the floor, reaching her upper body to grasp the concrete edge of the pool, sitting on one leg beneath her, the other extending out. Her face is covered by one of her extended arms.
2) (Blue text on a light green background): To be a collaborator with The Naked Stark feels like coming home every time we get together. I'm excited to extend this feeling of arrival to an audience, to invite folks to share in the care of the empty Fairmount Water Works pool, the full Schuylkill River, and that which flows in between.
3) A video of Harlee dancing in "Bodies of Water" at the Fairmount Water Works in the former Kelly Pool. End image descriptions.

Our next Artistic Collaborator for "Flood, begin again" is !Donate TODAY so you can experience this magical ride with u...
05/07/2026

Our next Artistic Collaborator for "Flood, begin again" is !

Donate TODAY so you can experience this magical ride with us.


and
Marcie Mamura

Chloe Marie is a multi-disciplinary artist based on Lenni Lenape land that is Philadelphia, working with The Naked Stark since 2017. Chloe attended San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts and earned her BFA from The University of the Arts. Recent projects include: TERRA with Silvana Cardell and Lunar Retreat with Nichole Canuso. Chloe has shown work in Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburg, and Maine. Her work For Now was presented by Philadelphia Dance Project April 2025 and by the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts September 2025.

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The Naked Stark is a sponsored project of .atlas a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of The Naked Stark must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Image Description:
1. A photo of Chloe dancing in an empty indoor pool behind a metal divider. She raises her arms above her head and lunges forward, looking to the ceiling. Behind her, Meredith and Harlee dance.
2. (Dark blue text on a light blue background): I feel honored to be able to highlight this historical black space in Philadelphia. It has been a magical ride collaborating with the Fairmount Water Works. Working with The Naked Stark continues to ground me in how I want to be collaborating with artists in general.
3. A video of Chloe dancing in "Bodies of Water" at the Fairmount Water Works in the former Kelly Pool. End image descriptions.

Highlighting our first Artistic Collaborator for "Flood, begin again": !Donate TODAY so we can bring you this experienc...
05/06/2026

Highlighting our first Artistic Collaborator for "Flood, begin again": !

Donate TODAY so we can bring you this experience of the rivers and waterways of our region.



Amalia Colón-Nava is a Philadelphia-based multi-disciplinary artist and farmer, working with The Naked Stark since 2022. She holds a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts and has eight years of professional experience performing locally and internationally. She joined as a co-worker and owner of Farm in 2021, an artist-run, cooperatively led, urban farm.

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1. A photo of Amalia posed on a concrete divider of an empty indoor pool. She wears dark and light blue clothing with an iridescent bandana.
2. (Light blue text on a blue background) This show is going to be incredible! It's funny, heartfelt, surprising, and smart. It might be the best show I've ever been a part of making.It's meaningful to be at the Water Works because it's a space that holds so much history and so much life all at the same time. It is a space about how the people of Philadelphia have, and do, interact with the rivers and waterways of our region, Lenapehoking.
3. A video of Amalia dancing in "Bodies of Water" at the Fairmount Water Works in the former Kelly Pool. End image description.

05/04/2026

Every donation made between 5/4 and 5/8 gets us closer to winning $1000 for "Flood, begin again!"

Donate at the link in bio.

Video footage by Ben Bloodwell.



Video Description:
A video of Chloe, Amalia, Meredith, Harlee, and Katherine dancing in an empty pool at the Fairmount Water Works to Marcie's direction. Marcie stands at the edge of the pool. The following message is displayed through text over the dancing footage: Are you ready? The Naked Stark needs your help to win $1000! How? By donating any $ Amount to our crowdfunding campaign between May 4th and May 8th. Why? To bring "Flood, begin again" to you! Donate today! Link in bio. End video description.

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