Description
Arch of Repose, a poetic, image-rich film choreographed, directed, and produced by Hedwig Dances’ Artistic Director Jan Bartoszek, depicts a young woman’s internal struggle as she ventures towards independence. The Emmy-nominated film unfolds in a series of episodes that reveal alliances and fissures among the six itinerant characters. The dream-like, timeless setting creates an alternate reality that contrasts a labyrinthine interior space with a lush, verdant landscape. In creating Arch ofRepose, Jan Bartoszek collaborated with Daniel Kullman (Director of Photography and Editor) and Nicolas DeGrazia (Producer) of the film production company Bitter Jester Creative (BJC); costume designer, performer and vocalist Carol Genetti; and Hedwig Dances’ ensemble Victor Alexander, Justin Deschamps, Jessie Gutierrez, Maray Gutierrez Ramis and Michel Rodriguez. The addition of composer Richard Woodbury’s vibrant, resonant music underscores the film’s psychological and emotional detail.
Arch of Repose was made possible by a Chicago Dancemakers Forum Lab Artist Award.
In 2016, Arch of Repose was nominated for an Emmy Award in the Arts/Entertainment Category.
Production
Choreographer and Director: Jan Bartoszek
Editor and Director of Photography: Daniel Kullman
Composer: Richard Woodbury
Vocalist & Costumer: Carol Genetti
Assistant Choreographer: Maray Gutierrez
Production Manager: RoseMary Prodonovich
First Assistant Director: Nicolas DeGrazia
Second Assistant Director: Nadia Oussenko
Steadicam Operator: Sebastien Audinelle
Camera Operators: Daniel Kullman & Eon Mora
Dolly Grip: Nicolas DeGrazia
Production Assistants: Alex Jones, Anna Marks, Gabe Miller, Brian Thurrow
Still Photographers: Anna Marks, Nadia Oussenko, Richard Shay & Jami Good
Cast
Jessie Gutierrez, Victor Alexander, Justin Deschamps, Maray Gutierrez, Michel Rodriguez
also starring Carol Genetti
Performance(s)
Final Release: November, 2015
Music Box Theatre
Chicago, IL
Preview: November 11, 2009
Music Box Theatre
Chicago
Alliance Francaise, Chicago
Special Thanks
The dancers for their help in the development of Arch of Repose; Bonnie Brooks, Ginger Farley, Heather Hartley, Julia Mayer, CJ Mitchell, Peter Taub and the Chicago Dancemakers Forum for their support during this research, development and creation of Arch of Repose; fellow CDF Lab Artists Peter Carpenter, Jonathan Meyer and Nadia Oussenko; Jeffery and Sophia Usow; Frank Fishella and the Hedwig Dances Board of Directors; a HUGE thank you to Daniel Kullman, Nicolas DeGrazia, RoseMary Prodonovich, camera operators Sebastien Audinelle and Eon Mora and all of the Bitter Jester Creative crew members who generously helped realize Arch of Repose; James baker, Olivia Block, Asmina Chremos and Arlene Walters for their valuable insight on the musical score; Theo Katsaounis for percussion sounds; Rick Stumpf and the Park District of Highland Park; Chief Paul Shafer and the Highland Park Police Department; Bob’s Crimo and everyone at Bob’s Pantry in Ravinia; Carol Genetti; Lindo Sootaire/ Solorohm Associates; Scott Ward & byDesign Partners; Rachel Damon, Karin Kuzniar; Michael Rabiger; Daniel Wilmouth; Colleen Halloran; Deirdre Towers & Dance Films Association; Sarah Best; Richard Shay & Jami Good; and, Lois Weisberg & and the staff at the Chicago Cultural Center.
