What’s in a Name?
Hilary Walsh, Four Parts, 2021, photo credit Ritche Perez
How Untellable Movement Theatre Got Its Name
The irony of writing about how “Untellable” got its name is not lost on us!
The Birth of a Vision
When we founded Untellable Movement Theatre, we envisioned a space where stories were told not just through words but through every fiber of the performers' beings. We wanted to create a place where movement was the primary language and not simply tagged on or decorative.
The Brainstorming Process
We tossed around various ideas, some focusing on the physicality of movement, others on the emotional impact of storytelling. We considered names that were playful, dramatic, and even enigmatic. But none seemed to quite capture the essence of what we were trying to achieve.
The Lightbulb Moment
How do you describe something ineffable? It’s beyond language, it’s untellable.
UNTELLABLE
Embracing the Name
With "Untellable" as the cornerstone, the name Untellable Movement Theatre was born. It reflects our commitment to exploring storytelling through movement in both dance and theatre spaces. It signifies our belief that some stories are too profound, too complex, and too beautiful to be contained within the confines of traditional narrative structures.
Living Up to the Name
The name Untellable Movement Theatre serves as a constant reminder of our mission: to explore the untellable, to move beyond the limitations of conventional storytelling. It's a name that inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries and to remain true to the essence of what makes our work unique.
As we move forward, we carry the spirit of the untellable with us, always seeking to discover new ways to tell stories that words alone cannot express.