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VANGELINE THEATER
The Vangeline Theater fuses the post-apocalyptic vision of Butoh (the Japanese dance form that developed after Hiroshima) with the near-cinematic aesthetic of 21st Century science fiction noir. Tonight, Vangeline Theater will perform a new piece inspired by the cult film 'Run, Lola, Run', with choreography by Vangeline. Starring Stacy Lynn Smith, Margherita Tisato, Maki Shinagawa, Pamela Herron, and Vangeline, with video art by Geoff Shelton. Hampton Fancher ('Blade Runner's' screenwriter) on Vangeline: 'In the geometry of her motion there is a purity of air clean as negative space that defines the expectations of shapes to come. The transformations her contours unpredictably create play out beyond the narrative boarders of even non-traditional dance, but never beyond the idioms of grace. The overlapping of one gesture to the next is at once seamless and disjointed, as of stringless puppets, skin-jobs celebrating the stoicisms of slaves. There are no boastful displays of athletic feats, rather her works are made of undercurrents that are at once cunning and receptive, not so much a discipline of muscle than of luminosity.' Door proceeds to benefit The Actors Fund for HOWL! HELP. The Vangeline Theater fuses the post-apocalyptic vision of Butoh (the Japanese dance form that developed after Hiroshima) with the near-cinematic aesthetic of 21st Century science fiction noir. Tonight, Vangeline Theater will perform a new piece inspired by the cult film "Run, Lola, Run", with choreography by Vangeline. Starring Stacy Lynn Smith, Margherita Tisato, Maki Shinagawa, Pamela Herron, and Vangeline, with video art by Geoff Shelton. Hampton Fancher ("Blade Runner"s screenwriter) on Vangeline: "In the geometry of her motion there is a purity of air clean as negative space that defines the expectations of shapes to come. The transformations her contours unpredictably create play out beyond the narrative boarders of even non-traditional dance, but never beyond the idioms of grace. The overlapping of one gesture to the next is at once seamless and disjointed, as of stringless puppets, skin-jobs celebrating the stoicisms of slaves. There are no boastful displays of athletic feats, rather her works are made of undercurrents that are at once cunning and receptive, not so much a discipline of muscle than of luminosity." Door proceeds to benefit The Actors Fund for HOWL! HELP.
More Information: http://www.vangeline.com
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LocationTheatre 80 ST. MARKS
80 Saint Marks Place
New York City, NY 10003
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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