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Superamas!

Posted on September 17, 2008 by pica-blogger

Superamas Big 3 rd episode James Maxwell The show was hot! I completely understood that the performance was exploring deep wounds such as failure and death, and the messages were done in unique ways. But I walked out of the … Continue reading →

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Superamas: BIG 3rd Episode (happy/ending)

Posted on September 17, 2008 by pica-blogger

– by Abe Ingle “Big 3rd Episode (Happy/Ending)” is Superamas!‘ seemingly superficial attack on The Declaration’s most famous and contradictory promise, “the pursuit of happiness.” The show channel-flips between precise lip-synched performance and video work, portraying characters in mindless pursuit … Continue reading →

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deBord at T:BA08

Posted on September 17, 2008 by pica-blogger

posted by: Seth Nehil “In societies dominated by modern conditions of production, life is presented as an immense accumulation of spectacles. Everything that was directly lived has receded into a representation.” – Guy deBord, Society of the Spectacle At the … Continue reading →

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Forced Entertainment – Quizoola!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pica-blogger

Posted by Dusty Hoesly Quizoola! is the latest of Tim Etchells’ catalogue plays, performances that provoke audiences to think about language and the nature of theatre. The text consists of a list of 2,000 questions, some personal, some debatable, some … Continue reading →

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Tim Etchells – Sight is the sense that dying people tend to lose first

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pica-blogger

Sight is the sense that dying people tend to lose first Performed by Jim Fletcher 09.11.08 at the Winningstad Theater Photo by Wayne Bund Time-Based Arts Festival, PICA All Rights Reserved, 2008 Posted by Dusty Hoesly A man stands on … Continue reading →

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The City Dance of Lawrence and Anna Halprin

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pica-blogger

Let me start of by saying that the City Dance of Lawrence and Anna Halprin was my absolute favorite event at this year’s TBA festival. To be very clear about my biases, I am a fan of post-modern dance, minimalist … Continue reading →

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Superamas – BIG 3rd Episode (happy/end)

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pica-blogger

Superamas 09.12.08 at Lincoln Hall Auditorium 2008 Time-Based Art Festival, PICA Photo by Patrick Sullivan All Rights Reserved, PICA Posted by Dusty Hoesly Superamas are all about desire: desire for sex, for story, for phenomenal performance. They quote French philosopher … Continue reading →

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The Works, Closing Night, Brother and Sister

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pica-blogger

TBA Closing Night Brother and Sister, Scavenger Hunt Sun. Sept.14, 2008, 10pm Posted by: Camille Gerharter Photo by: donfrankphotography.com Brother and Sister create an atmosphere that is like kindergarten with no teachers. People were climbing up and down off of … Continue reading →

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I-Be Area

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pica-blogger

I-Be Area by Ryan Trecartin posted by: Donald Allgeier video still: Ryan Trecartin     I-Be Area is a highly kinetic video by Ryan Trecartin. It should carry a warning label for those with epilepsy or sun stroke. Trecartin explores identity … Continue reading →

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The City Dance of Lawrence and Anna Halprin

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pica-blogger

Third Angle New Music Ensemble The City Dance of Lawrence and Anna Halprin With choreographers Linda K. Johnson, Cydney Wilkes, Linda Austin, and Tere Mathern and writer Randy Gragg. Posted by: Donald Allgeier      The City Dance created a magical … Continue reading →

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