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PAST PERFORMANCES IN THE SPOTLIGHT—

HOME

HOME, presented as a radio drama for female narrator and chamber ensemble, is a theatrical update of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s feminist essay "The Home: Its Work and Influence". Inspired by the world around us, HOME explores the psychology of a woman trapped within her house while a virus runs rampant outside.

 

She is faced with a lineage of ladies who have been longing to leave their homes, and have an identity of their own. Originally penned in 1903, we parallel the turn of the century Tuberculosis scare to our stay at home at home COVID order during an administration trying to keep women silenced, subservient and back in the home.

2020

—ARCHIVAL PERFORMANCES ONLINE BELOW

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CHASING LIGHT - CAUSTICS
07:13

CHASING LIGHT - CAUSTICS

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - AMONG THE STARS
07:15

CHASING LIGHT - AMONG THE STARS

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - NEON NOIR
09:32

CHASING LIGHT - NEON NOIR

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - SHADOW PLAY
03:18

CHASING LIGHT - SHADOW PLAY

made possible with support from NYSCA & the Cultural Developement Fund December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - DAYBREAK
04:04

CHASING LIGHT - DAYBREAK

made possible with support from NYSCA & the Cultural Developement Fund December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT | PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
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CHASING LIGHT | PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

CHASING LIGHT is a performance art installation and exhibition of movement, light, and live music. The work traverses 16 unique environments in a non-linear, non-narrative, immersive space. Written for a chamber ensemble of six players, and inspired by photography, the collection contemplates the human experience of light phenomena through sound and experiential space. Concepts ranging from organic and otherworldly bioluminescence, to the simple yet romantic silhouette are individually examined in vivid detail using both atmospherics and the human body as a canvas. This 95-minute experience is staged to fully immerse audience members in each illuminated environment, drawing the viewer into a liminal space of non-traditional light sources and dancing vibrancy. Whitney George began composing CHASING LIGHT for members of The Curiosity Cabinet in 2015. Eight years later in 2022, she completed the score and has since workshopped it at Pinch Recording Studios, where she is an artist in residence. The ensemble will feature Alice Jones (Flute), Mara Mayer (Clarinet), Adam von Housen (Violin), Mark Serkin (‘Cello), Markus Kaitila (Piano), Tamika Gorski (Percussion), and Whitney George (Conductor) with Luther Frank (Lighting Design), Dara Swisher (Choreography). The performance coincides with the digital release of the album in full by Pinch Records, and selections of the album pressed to vinyl, which will be available for purchase at the event. CHASING LIGHT plays at 150 First Avenue | 4th floor on December 15th at 8:00 PM. December 16th at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. December 17th at 3:00 PM. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets start at $35 for general admission, $25 for students and academics. RSVP and find more information at https://www.the-curiosity-cabinet.com/current-calendar

JUNE23

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