Why Things Fall

Commissioned by P.S. 122's New Stuff Series, has been described as "an athletic, mercurial, dynamic dialogue with fate." It is a quintet created in response to the events on September 11th, 2001. An abstract response, we investigate why things fall apart (buildings, relationships, egos, companies...) and what the social expectations are for comfort in the face of tragedy. Set to an original collage score with slides by photographer Amy Upton, it is a physically arduous work requiring, as does recovery from grief, diligence, observation, and a willingness to fall. The work has been set on numerous companies and Universities in the United States and continues to garner critical acclaim.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• performing
• arts
• dance
• modern
• theater
• alexandra
• beller