“GARDENS” is a live performance of movements and sounds, inspired by quantum mechanics. An ensemble of different identities that resemble personal and communal experiences revolve around the phenomenon of interconnectivity. So much of the world we are living in is affected by our own observations; the power of thought can influence physical reality. “GARDENS” suggests that the source, the time of Eve prior to the introduction of knowledge, is purity, is truth. From a bare space, from empty bodies, identities grow in their personal Edens, allowing physicality and materiality to transform the theater and the atmosphere in accordance with their different perspectives. Whereas the movement and the vocabulary of “GARDENS” seek a new physicality, the live music draws on classical and traditional scores.

Sept. 14 - 17, 2006 @ 8:30pm
Danspace Project, St. Mark’s Church

USITT just released informations on their upcoming sessions for the 2007 Conference in Phoenix.

Choosing & Maintaining Sewing Machines for Your Shop, Sponsored by Period Corsets.
Learn how to choose the best machines for your costume shop and how to keep the machine in working order.

Creating Graceful Skirts: Draping over Skirt Supports, Sponsored by Period Corsets
A demonstration of draping period skirts over bustles, hoops, and panniers including how to deal with fullness, grainline, style, and proportion.

Wireless Remote Control for Theatrical Applications, Sponsored by RC4 Wireless
With appropriate gear, knowledge, and maintenance, digital radio remote-control is living up to its promise facilitating outstanding lighting, motion, and visual effects. Done right, wireless dimming and motion perform on par with wired technology. This seminar introduces spread-spectrum digital radio, rechargeable batteries, high efficiency lighting (including LEDs), and safe practices when working with high-current low-voltage systems often carrying 100 amps or more.

Creating Visual Rain, Fire & Reflections with Light, Sponsored by Rosco
Every lighting designer has to do it three or four times every season! The mandate is to create a visual simulation of rain or fire or reflected water. But rain varies from drizzles to thunderstorms and fire varies from raging to smoldering. Working with ordinary spotlights and some modest accessories, Josh Alemany demonstrates how to get exactly the effect required most efficiently.

Scene Paint Binder - How to Make It Work For You, Sponsored by Rosco
The paint used for scenery, costumes, or props contains a binder that is either casein, vinyl acrylic, or latex, and the differences in results can be enormous. In this workshop, Jen Knott shows how each type of paint might be used for best results.

Lifecasting with Silicone - Make a Face Mold, Sponsored by Smooth-On
Learn how to make a face mold using silicone rubber. This session will include a hands-on demonstration of how to process the material and apply it to an artificial face, simulating making a face mold of a human subject. Each participant will make a face mold using materials provided by Smooth-On. Class size is limited to 40. A sign up sheet will be posted in the registration area.

There is plenty more room for other sessions. Go to the USITT web site for more information.

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Well, it looks like I and my wife Rose will be moving to Charlottesville, Virginia. She got a job at UVA as a Dance Teacher in the Drama Department. We are both very excited for different reasons. I will have the opportunity to spend time in the woods hiking and also, I will hopefully find a job

Charlottesville, VA here we come!