THE PHILADELPHIA MATTER 1972/2020
DAVID GORDON & PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL
Celebrated choreographer/director/writer David Gordon premieres his first new screen work in two decades with a “virtual” performance company of 30+ Philadelphia artists working remotely to record video material on everything from iPhones to professional cameras.
Gordon then dissected, assembled, and collaged this movement with visual scores and archival works in collaboration with video artist Jorge Cousineau.
The Philadelphia Matter – 1972/2020 cast includes Wally Cardona and Pick Up Performance Co(s) members Karen Graham and Valda Setterfield.
The final composition premiered at the first night of the 2020 Fringe Festival and will stream online for the duration of the festival.
Philadelphia Virtual Company:
Mehgan Abdel-Moneim, Megan Bridge, Marie Brown, Sanchel Brown, Eun Jung Choi, Amalia Colón-Nava, Sydney Donovan, Bethany Formica, Beau Hancock, Nile Harris, Justin Jain, Shayla-Vie Jenkins, Jungeun Kim, Megan Mazarick, Lucas Mikan, Rhonda Moore, Guillermo Ortega, Rebecca Patek, Dawn Pratson,
Lauren Putty White, Gabrielle Revlock, Nick Schwasman, Margot Electra Steinberg, Katie Vickers, November Ward, and Jacinta Yelland.
Directed and choreographed by David Gordon.
Edited by Jorge Cousineau.
TO VIEW THE SHOW IN THE 2020 PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL - CLICK HERE
Gordon then dissected, assembled, and collaged this movement with visual scores and archival works in collaboration with video artist Jorge Cousineau.
The Philadelphia Matter – 1972/2020 cast includes Wally Cardona and Pick Up Performance Co(s) members Karen Graham and Valda Setterfield.
The final composition premiered at the first night of the 2020 Fringe Festival and will stream online for the duration of the festival.
Philadelphia Virtual Company:
Mehgan Abdel-Moneim, Megan Bridge, Marie Brown, Sanchel Brown, Eun Jung Choi, Amalia Colón-Nava, Sydney Donovan, Bethany Formica, Beau Hancock, Nile Harris, Justin Jain, Shayla-Vie Jenkins, Jungeun Kim, Megan Mazarick, Lucas Mikan, Rhonda Moore, Guillermo Ortega, Rebecca Patek, Dawn Pratson,
Lauren Putty White, Gabrielle Revlock, Nick Schwasman, Margot Electra Steinberg, Katie Vickers, November Ward, and Jacinta Yelland.
Directed and choreographed by David Gordon.
Edited by Jorge Cousineau.
TO VIEW THE SHOW IN THE 2020 PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL - CLICK HERE
