Different Birds Presents

Of Dishes and Dreams

an evening-length work inspired by Keerati Jinakunwiphat's experiences of growing up in a family-run Thai restaurant. In this piece, Jinakunwiphat explores service, synergy, and the balance between order and chaos. Set to an original score by Quaba Venza Ernest and Bryndon Cook, the piece evokes the energetic pulse of kitchens and home-cooked meals. The works’s visual landscape, by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, incorporates traditional textiles, sculpture, and domestic objects. Together, the dancers transform an everyday space into a sphere of healing and belonging, driven by themes of lineage, community, and the American Dream.