5 dancers in various shades of blue stare out in disbelief

Story (Un)Structured

Story (Un)Structured is an evening-length multidisciplinary dance work by Emmy-nominated Jillian Meyers that examines the functional steps of telling a story while simultaneously questioning how to tell it.

  • Choreographer: Jillian Meyers
  • Premiere Date: 2025
  • Run Time: 55 minutes
  • Number of dancers: 6

Available for touring

INFO

Jillian first began developing this evening-length work in 2023 during a creative residency, and she returned in 2025 for a commissioned project that culminated in an eight-week creative process. Her starting point was a single guiding question: What is a classic story?

Credits

Choreographer:

  • Created by Jillian Meyers in collaboration with the performers, whose live improvisations shape each performance

LACDC Artists:

  • Colleen Loverde, Lily Massie, Kelle Meschede, Jonacy Montero, Melody Morrow, Dawson Walker

Collaborators include:

  • Music: Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Joss Moog & Around7, Theo Parrish | Resident Percussionist: Jillian Meyers
  • Dramaturg: Jamila Glass
  • Rehearsal Director: Ayesha Orange
  • Production Manager: Kate Hutter Mason
  • Stage Manager: Christina Otarola
  • Scenic Designer: Kelle Meschede; Scenic Concept Developed with Jillian Meyers
  • Co-Lighting Designers: Casey Cowan Gale & Brian Gale
  • Costume Designer: Ashley Kayombo
  • Wardrobe Supervisor: Jamila Glass
  • BTS Residency Media: Anna Tse
  • Photographer: Taso Papadakis

ADDITIONAL INFO

Watch Interview with Choreographer Jillian Meyers as she heads to rehearsal with LACDC. Footage from The Unseen Hours...a salon series | 2023 LACDC Residency

Interview: Jillian Meyers x L.A. Contemporary Dance | Creative Residency

"I can’t quite articulate the satisfaction of seeing a dancer explore a character, settling into the frame, playing with how far to lean in — but I’ll tell you I was deeply invested in each of their characters by the time Loverde gasped, ‘do you have the keys?!’" -- Celine Kiner, L.A. Dance Chronicle

"Building individuality and choice into the choreography while also sustaining unison, technique, musicality and general togetherness is a tall order. But Meyers and the artists of LACDC accomplished both with precision and flair." -- Celine Kiner, L.A. Dance Chronicle

“So many deep belly laughs...” -- Kellie Kessling, actor

“Bonkers…Stunning…Fabulous…Incredible…” -- Audience Reactions

"The artists in this work are not just dancers. They are making critical, informed choices within a structure that supports them to do just that. Their improvisations are smart and stunning — and it is heartening to see their skills used in this way." -- Celine Kiner, L.A. Dance Chronicle

5 dancers in various shades of blue stare out in disbelief
a woman dressed in blue happily stands on one leg with arms outstretched. others in mid groove behind her.
a woman dressed in blue with a yellow boa around her neck presents her hand to a guy who is on one knee
a woman dressed in blue throws back her yellow cape
5 dancers all about to take a step forward
a man carries a woman on his back
a woman carries another woman draped across her back
a woman dressed in blue does an arabesque with outstretched arms
a dancer jumps over a feather boa obstacle
6 dancers in mid-step with one arm raised
dancers play with props.
a man stands with 5 people behind him. all are dressed in blue.