Claudia La Rocco on APAP …with a quote from me!
Check out this article on ArtForum.com: Stage Struck.
Claudia and I bumped into each other at the On the Boards event at PS122 which announced their new program OtB TV. [more info here]
Whew.
Well, my first true APAP experience was everything everyone said it would be. It was crazy, exhausting, full of opportunity (which you have to hunt down like a bloodhound sniffing, running, sniffing, running), and inevitably always requiring a cab/blackberry/lunch on the run. But even though there are visible bags under my eyes and my back and legs are tired, it was completely worth it. I danced, watched my dance unfold in front of dance legends, and I networked with the best of them. I am grateful for the opportunity, hopeful that more people will associate my name with quality work (weather they liked it or not), and I’m excited to harness this energy and let it propel us into our next process. Speaking of our next process… here is our updated blurb:
mvworks is currently working on a new evening length piece that will explore the contrasting ideas of independence, community, love, religion, and conformity. We will look at the power of the individual and the danger of the mass, while not forgetting the fear of being alone. The work will continue our investigation into audience and performer relationships, kinetic transfer, and will utilize a wide-ranging movement vocabulary from technically based phrases to an unpolished movement style.
We are ready
I just returned home from mvworks’ mandatory burgers and beer night out. The consensus: we are all a bit nervous but really excited.
The smaller performance space is sure to create some anxiety and possible changes once we get back into the theater, but honestly I can’t wait. We have been hard at work and it has paid off, …within us. is truly a stronger piece. I am so pleased with the whole company for allowing the space for changes to be made while also holding true to the original intention and meaning of the work. I am particularly proud (if I can use such a word) of Kendra, our newest company member, who dove in head first and has become the partner the other dancers and the piece needs. Her addition brings strength, vivaciousness, and tenacity.
Even if you saw the work in May, I honestly feel that (if you enjoyed it) you should return and experience it again. The confines of the theater will make everything more intense, the clarity of intention we have found in recent rehearsals will transfer to you as a viewer, and the movement additions/changes will provide a fresh feeling.
As always, at this stage of the process I feel overwhelmed with emotion, to do’s, and limited time, but in the end, what an honor to work with these people, to remount my work, and to share it with presenters. Ready or not, here we come, again.
COIL is less 20 days away!!!
Whoa… and yep that’s right (less than 20). But have no fear we are ready and can’t wait to share ..within us. with more audiences and presenters. We will be off this week for the holidays and then back for one last studio rehearsal, our required burgers and beer company night out, and then into the theater we go. There are only 30 seats per performance this time around so purchase your tickets early (here is a helpful link).
AND Check out the new COIL trailer…
Only three more rehearsals
The company has been hard at work remembering, learning, and editing …within us. To date Kendra has learned the entire dance. We have also made some changes to the wall section, the trio, and are clarifying intention and emotional drive. It’s thrilling to bring the piece back to life, resurrecting it was easier than I thought. In fact it only took six rehearsals to do all of the above! In the coming weeks we will continue to tighten everything up and make sure Kendra is prepared for human/audience obstacles. All in all we are in great shape. I am so excited to see it again.
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