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The Moon Prince empty Urinetown: The Musical The Tempest Assassins Tales of the Lost Formicans Nocturne Romeo & Juliet The Roots of Coincidence Stop Kiss The Move The Winter's Tale Street Song simple thoughts The Comedy of Errors Antigone The Threepenny Opera To Kill a Mockingbird Red Light Winter On Your Toes | The Roots of Coincidence
Conceived and Written by James Vesce
Music by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays Directed by Kristen Scheidle Choreography by Jennifer Roberts Scenic Design: Brian Ruggaber Lighting Design: Bruce Auerbach Costume Design: Bob Croghan Sound Design: James Vesce Video Design: Jay Morong Rowe Theatre, UNC Charlotte A young schoolgirl discovers a spreadsheet drifting down from the sky. After reading the message written on it, she is greeted by mysterious shapes who first entertain her, then surround her with military precision and acrobatic martial-arts movement. After dancing around her with violent movements, the menacing gang surrounds her and strips away her clothing - we discover that she is now dressed as they are. They consume her, and she expires. As the shapes begin to recognize what has happened, shards of paper fall from the sky, a pool of light reveals the body of the little girl in front of the silhouette of the World Trade Center ruins. This multi-media dance theater piece explores the connections between and attitudes about the Iraq war and 9/11, and features the music of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays. |
