Monthly Archives: September 2006

photo credit: Serena Davidson photo credit: Serena Davidson photo credit: Serena Davidson photo credit: Serena Davidson Posted by Scott McEachern This is a wonderful piece that explores the effects of humans on the natural world. From the moment one sees … Continue reading →

Posted by Scott McEachern In the chat on Thursday, September 14, 2006, with The Nature Theater of Oklahoma, the most compelling thing that Pavel the director said was that he had conceived of the dance as an anti-narrative, and to … Continue reading →

It’s really hard for me to imagine any more sublime calling than one to become a hot humorous trapeze artist. The Wau Wau Sisters’ last act, in which they swung from trapezes to in leopard-print, really blew my mind. That … Continue reading →

photo credit: Serena Davidson These days, there are as many definitions of postmodernism as there are well, I was going to say Eskimo words for snow, but a little research revealed that 1. Inuit don’t like being called Eskimos and … Continue reading →

Portland loves Ten Tiny Dances. And now we, the audience, have the opportunity to contribute. The last piece, Splinter, was created by Angelle Herbert and Phillip Kraft. They’re looking for a name for their company, and would like submissions. Joy! … Continue reading →

Sept. 7 Brad Adkins pens letter to Mr. T. A. Witcher of Brownwood, Texas: “Dear sir, I am a farmer. On a good farm, and am 69 years old. Never held a Civil office, and told the President two years … Continue reading →

photo credit: Serena Davidson The smell of mint pervades the room as the dancers swing buckets of wild grasses and play with large rectangles of ultra-light wood that whisper and swish to the floor. This is lovely, and I wish … Continue reading →