Inspired by the kaleidoscopic imagery of early 20th century mechanical ballets and the independent collaborative methods of Merce Cunningham and John Cage, Exchanges is a joint effort among six individual artists working from home bases in Phoenix, New York, and London. Sculpture, music, movement, and costume converge here--the work of each artist fused with and juxtaposed against the work of the others in a present-day happening.

Relying primarily on e-communications with the choreographer, the dancers work with a set of written instructions and a predetermined time frame. They meet on stage and their resulting actions and interactions create a theatrically framed experiment in interpretation and improvisation.

Improvisation instructions: Kathleya Afanador
Music and programming: Allen Fogelsanger
Scene Design: Adria Pecora
Costume Design: Wendy Raisanen
Performers: Ashley Barnard and Jenna Kosowski

Special Thanks to:
Peter Conley
Pete Deise
Chris Scinto
Daniel Wiseman

Photo credit: Tom Marrs
Dancer: Jenna Kosowski

Web page revised
February 28, 2010