by jvranish | Feb 23, 2010 | Bodiography, On Stage
There is a whole world of inspiration for dance and periodically it centers around issues that are close to the heart. A while back there was Bill T. Jones’ “Still Here” (cancer) and, more recently, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s...
by jvranish | Feb 22, 2010 | 1, Attack Theatre, On Stage
Well, folks, I heartily channeled my inner munchkin (a feat in itself because I’m nearly 5’11”) and headed to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh on the North Side/Shore near the Hazlett Theater. Attack Theatre was there for a special,...
by jvranish | Feb 22, 2010 | On Stage, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre offered a contemporary (of the ’90’s ilk) view of dance with two iconic dance figures, Paul Taylor and Twyla Tharp. Click on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the review. But here’s a bonus: Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer...
by jvranish | Feb 20, 2010 | Attack Theatre, On Stage
The free-wheeling Attackers moved on to the prim and proper confines of the Frick Art & Historical Center in the East End last night with a heightened sense of deja vu for me. This was the very first stage for “Assemble This” when it was known as...
by jvranish | Feb 19, 2010 | Attack Theatre, On Stage
Road conditions were much better for Attack Theatre’s sojourn to August Wilson Center on Wednesday, so much so that the members were able to park their trusty Bat Van just across the street, a a much-appreciated treat in the snow-laden Downtown environment. The...
by jvranish | Feb 17, 2010 | On Stage
Improvisation is undeniably a part of the dance process — experimenting with, toying with, molding, sculpting a myriad of movements into some semblance of a structure. But what happens when the improv is the performance goal itself? That idea has become...
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