COME TO YOUR SENSES (Working Title)
Directed by Aleta Hayes in collaboration with the Chocolate Heads Movement Band
An exploration of BRAIN SCIENCE, Senses (synesthesia), Improvisation and Jazz-- with multi-style Dancers, Musicians, Visual artists and Cross- genre performers-- for 2 performances in the Winter quarter, 2013, (including the *NEW* Bing Concert Hall--the only student group to perform for the opening season of the Bing). This performance experience is part of yearlong project, 'Improvising Identities', a StratLab/IDA collaboration. Performances January 18-19, 2013 and March 8.
Auditions in Roble Gym Studio 38 on Sept. 24 at 7-9pm: Open House + Vision Meeting; Sept. 26 at 7-9pm: Workshop & Auditions; Oct. 1 at 7-9pm: Callbacks and Auditions by Appointment. Please bring curiosity, enthusiasm, & a sense of adventure; music you love to dance to (iPod or CD); music you want to play or sing; samples of your writing or visual art.
Contact Aleta Hayes at [email protected], Artistic Director, Chocolate Heads Movement Band
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liebeslieder re./for.
A dance performance project in collaboration with the Stanford Chamber Chorale and Dancer/Choreographer Yuri Zhukov from Zhukov Dance Theater
Directed by Muriel Maffre
liebeslieder re-/for- will bring together two of Stanford’s steadfast performing arts communities, the Dance Division and the Chamber Chorale in a project drawing upon the classic and historic braiding of poetry, movement and songs as celebrated in Brahms’ Liebeslieder waltzes (op. 52) to highlight the synergy of music and dance. Performances are March 1 at 8pm and May 11 at 8:30pm
Auditions Oct. 1 at 6-9pm in Studio 52, Roble Gym.
Please wear dancewear and socks.
Rehearsals: Class meets Fall quarter on Mondays at 6-9pm and Wednesdays at 6-8pm
Contact Muriel Maffre with questions at [email protected]
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5-STAR CHICK
Commissioned repertory work by Denae Hannah, Guest Choreographer, Dance Division.
Choreography by Denae Hannah
Rehearsal Director: Diane Frank
This episodic dance -- mostly solos -- investigates the impossible cultural demands for perfection faced by African American women, through the prism of pop culture. Humorous, ironic, poignant. Requires both dancing & acting skills. Familiarity with pop culture dance forms a plus. Seeking to cast both women and men. Performances at Dance Division Winter concert on March 8-9; Bay Area Dance Exchange on Nov. 10 & April 20). Additional performances TBA.
Auditions Oct. 11 at 8-10pm. Studio 38 in Roble Gym.
Bring comfortable clothing, sense of humor. You may be asked to speak, improvise.
Rehearsals: Begin Oct 16, Tue/Thu at 8-10pm. Winter quarter, Tue/Thurat 8-9pm. Additional solo rehearsals by arrangement.
Contact Diane Frank with questions at [email protected]
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M2: FROM TERMINUS TO TERMINUS PERFORMER AUDITIONS
Stanford TAPS Winter Production
October 11 and 12 from 6pm-9pm.
Academic credit is available for all design and production work.
Offstage Work Opportunities
If you are interested in working offstage on a Stanford TAPS creative program, contact:
Linda Apperson, Production Stage Manager
[email protected]
650-723-2646
Paul Strayer, Shops Supervisor
[email protected]
650-723-0484
Ross Williams, Technical Director
[email protected]
Design Opportunities
The Department also offers opportunities for designers and assistant designers. Please contact:
Michael Ramsaur, Lighting Designer
[email protected]
650-723-4762
Connie Strayer, Costume Designer
[email protected]
650-723-2598
Erik Flatmo, Set Designer
[email protected]
650-723-1016