THE HUM
A PHILADELPHIA-BASED THEATRE ENSEMBLE
We are a physical theatre, ensemble-driven collective based in Philadelphia, PA. We are a femme-forward ensemble that queers traditional theater processes by celebrating non-linear entry points and narratives; we turn the story upside down to see what new insights emerge. We reject the boundaries around “genre” and “form” as absolute truths, and make urgent space for joy, play, and celebration in our practice as an act of non-compliant resistance. We draw inspiration from the queer aspects of our natural world, and from nature’s ability to adapt in the face of adversity.
photo by Eli Eisenstein
ARTIST STATEMENTThe theatre we make is improvisation-driven, ensemble-focused, and movement-based. We devise art that incorporates mime, clown, dance-theatre, masks, acrobatics, and music. We invite the audience to open their imaginations to see more on stage than what might appear at first glance. We fill our theatrical spaces to the fullest, appearing as if we are fifty bodies instead of five by using physical precision, articulation, and spatial projection.
WORKSHOPSWe offer workshops on performance territories that range from clown, dance theater, physical theater, mask work, ensemble/chorus work, improvisation, and puppet and mask-making.
1 DAY WORKSHOP
One-time workshop for up to 50 students, 3-3.5 hours
GUEST ARTIST RESIDENCY
Guest artist class visit in collaboration with existing university course, developed with course professor
INTENSIVE
Intensive workshop for up to 50 students, 7-10 hours over two days
photo by Eli Eisenstein
CURRENT PROJECTS:
VOLTA @ Ghostlight Theater: February 27th & 28th 2026. Benton Harbor, Michigan. Ticket link here!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
PAST PERFORMANCES
VOLTA @ PhysFest 2026: January 16th, 2026. Stella Adler Studios, New York, NY.
VOLTA @ Christchurch Neighborhood House: May 10th 11th, 2025. Philadelphia, PA.