Review of "Broken Seeds Still Grow" - Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Broken Seeds is well-researched and well-constructed. Thekkek and Tut studied contemporary history, witness statements, interviews, documentaries, news reports and even poetry to ensure the work authentically conveys the lived experiences of both those alive at the time and their descendants.

Having been raised on traditional story ballets like Giselle, with their contrived fairytales, it was marvelous to see how dance and pantomime can be used to share lived histories and communicate effectively about contemporary issues. NDT’s storytelling will no doubt spur discussion in families, while shedding light on areas of concern. I am so grateful to have been witness to these experiences, hopes, and dreams alongside an audience of many intergenerational families in suburban Livermore’s Bankhead Theater.