Sat, Nov 02
|Trumbull
Five Extravagant Themes
Five Extravagant Themes is a performative investigation of the solo practice. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Cash will not be accepted on site. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/five-extravagant-themes-tickets-966297561017?aff=oddtdtcreator
Time & Location
Nov 02, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Trumbull, 33 E Lake Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA
About the Event
This event is open to PLA Members and their guests. Seating will be cabaret style and participants may bring their own beverages and food. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Cash will not be accepted on site. Click to purchase tickets
Synopsis:
Five Extravagant Themes is a performative investigation of the solo practice. The evening length performance is comprised of a collection of solos performed by Morgan Griffin that represent personal inspirations and admirations.
The program will feature Daniel Nagrin’s "Strange Hero” (1948), a solo from Gallim’sAndrea Miller "Winds” (2019), an excerpt of Raja Feather Kelly’s "Ugly” (2018), Stephen Petronio’s “Prelude to Weep” from “Underland” (2003), and Griffin’s own version of Yvonne Rainer’s “Hand Movie” (1966).
The works will be performed side by side and offer a glimpse into each choreographer’s world, as embodied by Griffin. At first glance seemingly different, the works share similar themes of mystery, vulnerability, humanity, otherness, wonder, caricature, defeat, and the capacity of the human body to transform the viewer's perspective.