Contra

“An energy of chaos and frenzy, the darkness, as if you're at rock bottom. I actually found that beautiful. And then to do your thing within that—to be the light in it. Yes, this is a world where I want to make a difference.”

                            - From an interview with a police officer in CONTRA

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CONTRA offers a sharp yet compassionate look at the everyday reality of police officers. With humor and insight, the performance reveals how people fight for a more just society—and how complex that struggle can be.

In a provocative blend of dance, text, and live music, you’re invited into the minds and hearts of several officers. What does it mean to uphold the law in a world full of chaos? How do you remain human within a system that’s cracking?

CONTRA exposes the tensions between power and service, ideals and reality. From racism and bureaucracy to the desire to make a difference, the show is based on true stories gathered through current journalistic research and interviews with those directly involved—shining a light on society’s imperfections.

“I can handle this. It comes with the job. I have the most beautiful profession in the world.”