The Spring MISHMOSH
presented by Shana Simmons Dance
Sunday, April 28, 7:30pm
THE PROGRAM
Run time: Approximately 1 hr
This program runs with no intermission
The Spring MISHMOSH is a variety performance featuring new works by Shana Simmons Dance company members and participants of the Creative Performance Workshop(CPW). The CPW is a 9-week process facilitated by Simmons for any person that wants to experience a choreographic process with supportive feedback along the way. These concepts were developed and created in the past 9 weeks, some are works in progress, but all are made with deep thought and investigation into the process.
We hope you enjoy the Spring MISHMOSH!
1. Infernal
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Hunter Laswell (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers
A cheeky collaboration between the juggling apparatus known as "devil sticks" and their namesake, Infernal seeks to bring together traditional flow arts and modern dance in a playfully jazzy performance!
2. The Seeker
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Monica Gaydos (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: "Ruthless" by Amon Tobin (5:16)
This solo was inspired by the choreographer’s search to discover and carve out her own professional and artistic path despite many obstacles. Monica would like to thank Shana and the Creative Performance Workshop for supporting the development of this piece.
3. A Mother's LOVE (Work in Progress)
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Kaylee Noll (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: Text written by Kaylee Noll
Music Edited/Created by: Kaylee Noll
Copyrighted Song: Allan Raymond
At first, I'm still me.
Running on a cocktail of hormones, adrenaline, oxytocin & sheer BLISS.
Old thoughts begin, impossible to ignore. DARKNESS. Maybe a bad day?
I'm fine. Just tired. I only have eyes for my children. DEPRESSION.
FOREVER CHANGED.
4. Burnout
Choreography: Shana Simmons
Dancers: Brittany Nettles, Nicole Jones, Madisyn Montgomery
Music: Jeff Berman - percussion, Erik Lawrence - saxophone, John Bagnato - guitar
Based on the idea of "collapse," this piece developed from watching the movements and bringing to life a creative concept.
5. Hope and Grief (Work in Progress)
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Tess Dally (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: "Hope and Grief" by Kaitlyn Raitz
6. The Dying Whale and the Crying Bird
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Erika June Christina Laing (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: “The Dying Whale and the Crying Bird” by Erika June Christina Laing, featured on compilation album "Three A.M. and the Stars Were Out"
This piece explores internal dichotomies and the relationship of the artist to her tools of expression.
7. I feel love 12"
Choreography: Brittany Nettles
Dancers: Brittany Nettles, Nicole Jones, Madisyn Montgomery, Shana Simmons, Mina Willis
Music: "I Feel Love", by Donna Summer
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Hunter Laswell (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers
A cheeky collaboration between the juggling apparatus known as "devil sticks" and their namesake, Infernal seeks to bring together traditional flow arts and modern dance in a playfully jazzy performance!
2. The Seeker
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Monica Gaydos (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: "Ruthless" by Amon Tobin (5:16)
This solo was inspired by the choreographer’s search to discover and carve out her own professional and artistic path despite many obstacles. Monica would like to thank Shana and the Creative Performance Workshop for supporting the development of this piece.
3. A Mother's LOVE (Work in Progress)
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Kaylee Noll (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: Text written by Kaylee Noll
Music Edited/Created by: Kaylee Noll
Copyrighted Song: Allan Raymond
At first, I'm still me.
Running on a cocktail of hormones, adrenaline, oxytocin & sheer BLISS.
Old thoughts begin, impossible to ignore. DARKNESS. Maybe a bad day?
I'm fine. Just tired. I only have eyes for my children. DEPRESSION.
FOREVER CHANGED.
4. Burnout
Choreography: Shana Simmons
Dancers: Brittany Nettles, Nicole Jones, Madisyn Montgomery
Music: Jeff Berman - percussion, Erik Lawrence - saxophone, John Bagnato - guitar
Based on the idea of "collapse," this piece developed from watching the movements and bringing to life a creative concept.
5. Hope and Grief (Work in Progress)
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Tess Dally (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: "Hope and Grief" by Kaitlyn Raitz
6. The Dying Whale and the Crying Bird
Concept/Choreography/Performance: Erika June Christina Laing (CPW Workshop Participant)
Music: “The Dying Whale and the Crying Bird” by Erika June Christina Laing, featured on compilation album "Three A.M. and the Stars Were Out"
This piece explores internal dichotomies and the relationship of the artist to her tools of expression.
7. I feel love 12"
Choreography: Brittany Nettles
Dancers: Brittany Nettles, Nicole Jones, Madisyn Montgomery, Shana Simmons, Mina Willis
Music: "I Feel Love", by Donna Summer
Sound Operator: Evan Smedley
Lighting: Madeleine Steineck
Lighting: Madeleine Steineck
Special thanks: HOPE Academy and East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Linda Addlespurger, Zo Zielinski, Ryan McMasters