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Collecting Tears (2002)

Description

This piece expresses emotional turmoil and deep depression. By creating a sharp contrast between the group of dancers and the solo, I want to convey a surreal landscape in contrast to the instability of an individual’s mental and emotional state.

Production

Choreography: Mei-Kuang Chen
Music: Yann Tiersen
Sound Editing: Paul Park
Costume Concept: Kate Elswit

Cast

Victor Alexander, Mei-Kuang Chen, Esteban Andres Cruz, Emma Draves, Eric Eatherly, Kate Elswit, Maray Gutierrez

Performance(s)

New Dances
November 15-16, 2002
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Special Thanks

Special thanks to our Board of Directors, Lois Weisberg and the staff at the Chicago Cultural Center, Susan Lee, Terri Jo Garner-England, Lisa Wymore Nathan Linscheid, Eileen Ryan Photography and Cliff Questel / Quantum Advertising and Design.