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Hedwignites 2006 Annual Benefit Gala March 31, 2006 Primitive 130 N. Jefferson, Chicago A wonderful evening was had by all at Hedwig Dances' annual Benefit Gala. This year, the event was held at Chicago's premiere new gallery, Primitive. Several merchants graciously donated items to our silent auction...see who they are. |
Sleep of Reason: GoyaDances takes its inspiration from Francisco Goya’s Los Caprichos, a series of 80 etchings
portraying a witty, fantastic and dark world that exposes the human psyche. The centerpiece of Hedwig’s 20th
anniversary, “Sleep of Reason” explores universal subjects of power and morality. Choreographer Jan Bartoszek
works with several of Goya’s dramatically suggestive settings to explore the symbolism that characterizes his
drawings. The result is an otherworldly scenario, a dancing tour of Goya’s characters and their interactions. Masks
designed by Blair Thomas, puppet innovator and co-founder of Redmoon Theater, enhance Sleep of Reason’s visual
appeal. Tatjana Radisic (costumes), David “Big” Krause (set) and Paul Park (projections) round out the outstanding
design team. The program also includes an excerpt from Bartoszek’s work-in-progress, “Short Stories.” This new
work, which will premiere in full this coming June, probes the fleeting, transient layers of memory and floats on a score
of country music and ambient sound designed by Richard Woodbury. Rounding out the program is a remounting of
Bartoszek’s 1991 work, “Fever Tales,” a dreamy dance fantasy performed by a trio of women that addresses illness,
caretaking and the fragility of health. Composer Michael Zerang created an original score for “Fever Tales.”
portraying a witty, fantastic and dark world that exposes the human psyche. The centerpiece of Hedwig’s 20th
anniversary, “Sleep of Reason” explores universal subjects of power and morality. Choreographer Jan Bartoszek
works with several of Goya’s dramatically suggestive settings to explore the symbolism that characterizes his
drawings. The result is an otherworldly scenario, a dancing tour of Goya’s characters and their interactions. Masks
designed by Blair Thomas, puppet innovator and co-founder of Redmoon Theater, enhance Sleep of Reason’s visual
appeal. Tatjana Radisic (costumes), David “Big” Krause (set) and Paul Park (projections) round out the outstanding
design team. The program also includes an excerpt from Bartoszek’s work-in-progress, “Short Stories.” This new
work, which will premiere in full this coming June, probes the fleeting, transient layers of memory and floats on a score
of country music and ambient sound designed by Richard Woodbury. Rounding out the program is a remounting of
Bartoszek’s 1991 work, “Fever Tales,” a dreamy dance fantasy performed by a trio of women that addresses illness,
caretaking and the fragility of health. Composer Michael Zerang created an original score for “Fever Tales.”
Hedwig Dances will share an
evening with Beverly Blossom
December 1-3, 2006
Storefront Theater
66 E. Randolph St., Chicago
evening with Beverly Blossom
December 1-3, 2006
Storefront Theater
66 E. Randolph St., Chicago
Spring Concert
June 2-3, 2006
Athenaeum Theater
2936 N. Southport, Chicago
Featuring performances by:
Hedwig Dances the critically-acclaimed Hedwig Dances has inspired
audiences with bold performances and innovative collaboration.
Lucky Plush Productions often playing with the fanciful and surreal,
Lucky Plush abstracts conceptual material with poetic lyricism.
Same Planet Different World SPDW's varied repertory ranges
in styles from classical modern dance to the improvisational experiment.
June 2-3, 2006
Athenaeum Theater
2936 N. Southport, Chicago
Featuring performances by:
Hedwig Dances the critically-acclaimed Hedwig Dances has inspired
audiences with bold performances and innovative collaboration.
Lucky Plush Productions often playing with the fanciful and surreal,
Lucky Plush abstracts conceptual material with poetic lyricism.
Same Planet Different World SPDW's varied repertory ranges
in styles from classical modern dance to the improvisational experiment.
Jubilate
to benefit Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House
November 19, 2006
Harris Theater
The Other Dance Festival
September 14 & 15, 2006
7:30 PM
Hamlin Park Field House
3035 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago
New York Debut
April 27-30, 2006
Joyce SoHo
155 Mercer Street, New York
Hedwig Dances brings its image-rich, dance theater works to the Joyce SoHo stage.
Featured on the program are three works by Jan Bartoszek:
Short Stories (world premiere), probing layers of memory in the
whimsical world of four characters
Sleep of Reason, a dark, dissonant masked dance inspired by
Francisco Goya's satiric etchings
After the Fall, Desire, a richly expressionistic duet
about Adam and Eve.
The program also includes Wet Dreams (world premiere)
by Jan Erkert, based on bathing rituals, and
Long Trip by Maray Gutierrez
April 27-30, 2006
Joyce SoHo
155 Mercer Street, New York
Hedwig Dances brings its image-rich, dance theater works to the Joyce SoHo stage.
Featured on the program are three works by Jan Bartoszek:
Short Stories (world premiere), probing layers of memory in the
whimsical world of four characters
Sleep of Reason, a dark, dissonant masked dance inspired by
Francisco Goya's satiric etchings
After the Fall, Desire, a richly expressionistic duet
about Adam and Eve.
The program also includes Wet Dreams (world premiere)
by Jan Erkert, based on bathing rituals, and
Long Trip by Maray Gutierrez
Fall Concert, 2005
November 18, 19
Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio
77 E. Randolph, Chicago
