Posted in Announcements, Oresteia (a tragic rite) on Aug 25th, 2010
It is far in the future, but here is some preliminary information about my thesis project for Columbia. It performs next spring. Oresteia (a tragic rite) is a new work created from the only extant trilogy of Ancient Greece, The Oresteia. Aeschylus depicts the tragic events at the house of Atreus after the Trojan War. [...]
Posted in Announcements on May 21st, 2010
The theatre section of the main site has been updated. There are production photographs and credits for three recent projects. They can be viewed here.
Posted in Announcements, Distance on Apr 22nd, 2010
Click to enlarge. Distance performs this weekend. Performances are free and in Schapiro Theatre at 605 W 115th Street. There is a 7:30pm preview this evening, and performances 8pm Friday, 3pm & 8pm Saturday, and 3pm Sunday. Reservations are available here. Hope to see you there. The production program can be downloaded here. Photo: Julia [...]
Posted in Announcements, Distance on Feb 23rd, 2010
Auditions are being held for Distance, an original movement piece I am directing in the Columbia MFA Theatre Directing program. Distance performs April 23-25 at Schapiro Theatre, 605 W 115th Street. Rehearsals begin on or about March 19 in the Columba University vicinity. Primarily seeking dancers, but actors with movement are also encouraged to audition. [...]
Posted in Announcements, Distance on Jan 29th, 2010
Ticket reservations for Distance are now available online. Admission is free. You are invited. Please click here to reserve. More information on this project is available here.
Posted in Announcements on Jan 21st, 2010
The 2nd Year Columbia MFA Directors are holding auditions for in-class Shakespeare projects. Prepare 2 minutes of any Shakespeare text and bring 6 copies of your headshot/resume. Auditions dates are: 6-10pm Monday 2/1 6-10pm Tuesday 2/2 Venue: Riverside Church, 12th Floor, 91 Claremont Street Click here for directions. No appointments necessary. We are seeking union [...]
Posted in Announcements, Distance, Various MFA Projects on Jan 18th, 2010
[Edit 1/28/10] This post has been updated with new performance dates. This Spring I will be creating a new piece. Distance asks whether one can know another, or the self. The project explores various forms of distance, including physical, emotional, temporal, and spiritual. It utilizes gesture, movement, spoken word, myth, and sound. Distance performs April [...]
Posted in Announcements on Dec 29th, 2009
Chronological … Beau Travail – Denis Origins of the 21st Century – Godard In the Mood for Love – Kar-wai The Piano Teacher – Haneke Russian Ark – Sokurov Elephant – Van Sant Innocence – Hadzihalilovic No End in Sight – Ferguson The White Ribbon – Haneke
Posted in Announcements, Writing on Dec 25th, 2009
Added images from Kafka Parables to the theatre section. For a variety of reasons, I decided to take down the writing section. It may return later in a new form.
Posted in Announcements, Kafka Parables on Dec 3rd, 2009
[Update] The location for this evening has been moved to Watson Gallery, 612 W 115th Street. Saturday 12/12 from 12:30-1:30pm Columbia University School of the Arts Dean Carol Becker and I will be discussing Kafka’s story The Hunger Artist. Kafka’s short story is one of several that are adapted in Kafka Parables. The event is [...]