PIVOT, Dance Repertory Theatre’s spring 2022 performance, combines choreographic works by both faculty and graduate students, meditating on the many interpretations of the word “pivot.” These choreographers infused their work with various dance forms, creating a well-rounded collection of performances that span ballet, contemporary, House, tap, hip-hop and body percussion, all performed by undergraduate dancers. To get a better idea of what audiences can expect, we spoke with each choreographer about the unique themes and dance styles that are incorporated into their work.
Meet the Cast of LOVE AND INFORMATION
The expansive world of Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information provides brief windows into ordinary and extraordinary moments in the lives of over 100 characters. Closing out the Texas Theatre and Dance 2021/2022 mainstage season, this fast-moving kaleidoscope of vignettes features a versatile ensemble of 16 actors along with innovative design and theatrical elements. Meet the cast and creative team who are transforming the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre this spring.
Understanding the Use of Spectacle in MURKY AS HELL
Murky as Hell, written and directed by Andrea L. Hart, takes audiences through a multi-leveled rehabilitation program, transitioning from an empty wasteland to a sterile training center as her protagonists wrestle with the demons of their past. Presented as part of UTNT (UT New Theatre), this multi-layered narrative structure culminates in an over-the-top fight to the death that draws inspiration from film, wrestling and coliseum battles of the past.
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