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Acts of light [videorecording]

Title
Acts of light [videorecording]
Publication
1984, c1989.

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Additional Authors
  • Lyman, Peggy
  • White, George, Jr
  • Protas, Ron
  • Nielsen, Carl, 1865-1931.
  • Halston, 1932-1990.
  • Graham, Martha
  • Graham, Martha
  • Grimm, Thomas
  • Martha Graham Dance Company
Description
1 cassette. 98 min. : sd. color NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Note
  • Subtitled A layered videotape. Compilation of performance and rehearsal footage, interspersed with commentary and rolling text by Martha Graham. The performance was telecast by WNET/Thirteen, New York, on the Great Performances: Dance in America series on December 14, 1984. Producer/director: Thomas Grimm. Copy of the tape made under the provisions of a Special Projects grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. For the complete version of this program, which also includes Errand into the maze and Cave of the heart, see: *MGZIA 4-281 An evening of dance and conversation with Martha Graham. Followed by rehearsal footage and a technical analysis. Producer: Christopher Herrmann. Executive producer: Ron Protas. Director: Joseph Chapura.
  • Choreography: Martha Graham. Music: Carl Nielsen.
  • Performed by the Martha Graham Dance Company.
Contents
CONTENTS. - Performance (approx. 35 min.). Introduced by Graham. Choreography "reconceived in part for taping by Martha Graham in collaboration with Thomas Grimm, Linda Hodes and Ron Protas." Costumes: Halston. Danced by Peggy Lyman, George White Jr., Christine Dakin, David Hochoy, Julian Littleford, Jean-Louis Morin, Steve Rooks, Larry White, Thea Nerissa Barnes, Lyndon Branaugh, Jacqulyn Buglisi, Judith Garay, Sophie Giovanola, Miguel Moore, Tom Smith, and Kim Stroud. - Rehearsal (approx. 63 min.). Onstage rehearsal in rehearsal clothes, followed by rolling text and commentary by Graham. Technical analysis of various choreographic passages, demonstrated in real time and slow motion; includes comparisons with other works by Graham.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1203
OCLC
NYPY916007671-F
Title
Acts of light [videorecording]
Imprint
1984, c1989.
Local Subject
Television. Acts of light.
Television. An evening of dance and conversation with Martha Graham.
Modern dance -- Technique -- Graham.
Added Author
Lyman, Peggy, dancer.
White, George, Jr, dancer.
Protas, Ron. Producer
Nielsen, Carl, 1865-1931. Composer
Halston, 1932-1990. Costume designer
Graham, Martha, choreographer.
Graham, Martha. Commentator
Grimm, Thomas. Producer. Director
Martha Graham Dance Company.
Graham, Martha. Acts of light
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1203
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