| Performance Works NorthWest News Feb. 23 2008 |
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The Tuning Project with Lisa Nelson Feb. 25-March 5
On Feb 25 we will be welcoming to Portland: Lisa Nelson (originator of the tuning score work), Steve Paxton (long time collaborator with Lisa and originator of Contact Improvisation), long time tuner Ray Chung (from SF–also a master contact improvisor), along with John Dixon (WA), Tom Giebinck (TX), Matthew Shyka (CA). Portland area tuners Linda Austin,Mary Ganzon, Bryce Kasson and Jeff Forbes (on lights) plus 20ish
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| OBSERVATORIES @ PWNW 4625 SE 67th Thurs. Feb. 28 || 7 pm -discussion/participation to follow Fri. Feb. 29 || 8pm Sat. Mar. 1 || 8pm Wed. Mar. 5 || 7pm -discussion/participation to follow $8–$25 pay what you can Come back again for a $1! * @ South Waterfront Artist in Residence Studio 3623 SW River Parkway @ Gaines 971.998.4810 on the John Ross plaza Look for the Artist in Residence signs Sun. March 2nd, 4pm || Free@ PSU Native American Center 710 SW Jackson Street, Tues. Mar. 4 || noon || Free |
WORKSHOP with Lisa Nelson + Karen Nelson + Tuning Group Mar. 1 & 2 10am-1pm @ PWNW 4625 SE 67th. $60 | $30 for one dayto register email: lindapaustin@mac.com or call 503.777.1907 |
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KO&Co. presents Convergence
February 23rd 2008 at 8pm & February 24th 2008 at 7pm
$14 General/ $10 Artists & Under 10yrs
info + reservations: 971.226.1681 or koco@earthlink.net
Tickets: brownpapertickets.comLimbs fight their way to a transient mark. Bodies engage as they arrive and leave simultaneously. A solo figure chases after a fleeting finale. Far off figures press against you. Convergence, a new KO&Co. evening-length dance, takes on the consistency of change, the course of decision, the state of obstacle, the change of plan, defining of an endpoint, and more; all to breakdown and reshape what it means to get from point A to point B. Two long mirroring corridors separated solely by a row of audience seating ground the dancers as they define where here and there converge. KO&Co. revels in investigating the impact of space, perspective as shaped point-of-view, and the weaving of improvisational and choreographic forms. Convergence develops these themes as they explore the relationship between moving away and moving towards, the expectations of arriving and departing, and the hues of in-between spaces. KO&Co. is led by Katrina O’Brien and includes dancers Patricia Germann, Chane Gilbert, Jessica Hightower, Esther LaPointe and Shannon Parsons.-back to top
HELP WOOLLY BENEFIT (EXTRAVAGANZA)
March 2nd, 2008, 8PM, Holocene
Send Local Dance Collective Woolly Mammoth Comes to Dinner to Mexico
Coming off a brief hiatus from performing in Linda Austin’s circus me around, local dance collective Woolly Mammoth Comes to Dinner gets back into the swing of things on Sunday, March 2nd at Holocene with an evening featuring some of our favorite local musicians and performers.
The party kicks off at 8pm, and once you leave your donation (sliding scale $10-20) at the door, you’ll be well on your way to a night of ass-shaking and party-making. An impressive roster of musicians will be playing in the back room—Tara Jane O’Neil, Cex Fucx, Evolutionary Jass Band, Starfucker, Bryce Panic (Mirah’s dancing and rapping drummer)—interspersed with a special mini-presentation of Ten Tiny Dances in the front. Performers featured on the Tiny stage will include: Fever Theater, “the original YouTube cover band” Rush-N-Disco, and local dance heroes Linda Austin and Karen Nelson presenting The Tuning Score with an ensemble of veteran dancers from California, Texas, and Vermont. Of course, dear little Woolly Mammoth also promises to make a very special appearance. We are hoping local legend Fred Nemo shows up to climb a ladder or two, but we can’t get through at Fred’s current phone number.
The evening also includes a silent auction where you can place bids on gift certificates galore from places such as: Tiga, Lovely Hula Hands, Podnah’s Pit BBQ, Hi iH Gallery, the Fresh Pot, and items like: PICA tickets, delicious wine, massages, a Gyrotonic session, dance classes at Conduit, and yoga classes.
All this partying and fundraising is to help Woolly get to Mexico, where the trio has been invited to teach and perform at Performatica, an international performance art festival in Puebla, just outside Mexico City (http://performatica.org/). Designed to make contemporary dance accessible for everyone, the festival offers professional-level master classes to hundreds of students at absolutely no cost.
Normal and Happy (as seen in PICA’s TBA ‘07 Festival) Returns!
Performances: Thursday, March 6th & Friday, March 7th @ 8PM
Kaul Auditorium – Reed College Campus
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
Tickets on Sale February 25th:
www.bookstore.reed.edu/ or @ the door
Admission: $10 general or FREE for Reed Students w/IDMore info: www.rubbertEEth.com or www.web.reed.edu/raw/-back to top
IMAGO THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR FIVE PLAYSOPEN AUDITION MARCH 13 6PM, IMAGO THEATRE, 17 SE 8THMORE INFO CONTACT: jerry@imagotheatre.comImago Theatre is holding open auditions for five different productions. Comedians, dramatic actors, physical performers, and musicians are encouraged to audition. Productions will be staged in 2008 and 2009.Roles are available for equity and non-equity roles. Compensation will range from stipends to $425 per week plus benefits depending on the production.
Auditions will be held at Imago Theatre at 17 SE 8th Avenue on March 13 at 6PM.
Arrive on March 13 at 6PM to sign up for an audition slot that night. No advanced reservations are required or accepted. Prepare a 30 second monologue of your choice (this is optional.) Auditions will be held in groups based on production. You may audition for one or several productions. Keep your evening free as it may be a lengthy process (as late as 9:30/10:00.)
You must be 18 years or older to audition. If you can’t make the March 13 audition send an email to jerry@imagotheatre.com, write in the subject field “Imago Audition” to set up for an alternative slot.
Imago Productions 2008 and 2009 (scripts are not available prior to the audition)
The Dinner by Carol Triffle, an original work about a meal gone awry opens May 2008 – Ages 20 to 75, men and woman.
FROGZ and Biglittlethings Imago’s internationally acclaimed works of mask theater open December 2008. Physical performers, male and female, 18 to 35 years. Wear dance or athletic wear for this audition.
7:59 AM Monday Morning by Jerry Mouawad, a man experiences an infinitely re-occurring morning. Rehearsals begin summer 2008 and opens in 2009. Ages 20 to 45, male and female comedians.
The Day Walkers by Jerry Mouawad, Zombies attack only in the day and gruesomely rob people of the ability to speak. Rehearsals begin summer 2008 and opens in 2009. Ages 20 to 45, male and female dramatic actors.
Rope based on Hitchcock’s film. A chamber music rehearsal is held up because the violinist has been murdered and stuffed in a trunk. Rehearsals begin fall of 2008 and opens in 2009. Actors who play chamber music, ages 20 to 60, male and female. Bring your instrument for this audition. There is no piano at the audition. If you can’t bring your instrument, no problem, audition anyway.
