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Parson Weems and the cherry tree, etc.: Excerpt [and] Greek dreams, with flute: Excerpt

Title
Parson Weems and the cherry tree, etc.: Excerpt [and] Greek dreams, with flute: Excerpt [electronic resource]
Publication
1978.

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Additional Authors
  • Hawkins, Erick
  • Howard, Randy
  • Nazor, Craig
  • Reynolds, Cynthia
  • Terry, Cori
  • Ward, Cathy
  • Dorazio, Ralph.
  • Sais, Ray.
  • Boros, Frank.
  • Engstrom, Robert.
  • Raya.
  • Taggart, Tad.
  • Thomson, Virgil, 1896-1989.
  • Lee, Ralph.
  • Erick Hawkins Dance Company.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (18 min.) : sd. and si., b&w.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Erick Hawkins.
Uniform Title
  • Parson Weems and the cherry tree (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
  • Greek dreams, with flute (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
Note
  • Parson Weems videotaped in performance at the Roundabout/Stage One Theater, New York, on April 29, 1978; concludes the performance recorded on *MGZIC 9-1940 Lords of Persia [and] Parson Weems... Greek dreams videotaped in dress rehearsal (?) on stage at the same location and date; concludes *MGZIC 9-1941 Greek dreams, with flute: Excerpt.
  • Choreography: Erick Hawkins. Lighting: Robert Engstrom.
  • Danced by members of the Erick Hawkins Dance Company.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Contents
CONTENTS. - Parson Weems and the cherry tree, etc.: Excerpt (approx. 10 min.). Music: Virgil Thomson. Scenario: Erick Hawkins. Designs: Ralph Dorazio, Ray Sais, Frank Boros, and Ralph Lee. Danced by Craig Nazor (Parson Weems), Randy Howard (George Washington), Erick Hawkins (Clown, his angel), Cynthia Reynolds (Martha Washington), Cori Terry (Molly Pitcher), and Cathy Ward (Flag). - Greek dreams, with flute: Excerpt (approx. 8 min., si.). Music: Various. Sculptures: Ralph Dorazio. Costumes: Raya and Tad Taggart. Danced by Hawkins, Howard, and others. Conclusion of section vi, satyr play.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7192
OCLC
NYPY916029730-F
Title
Parson Weems and the cherry tree, etc.: Excerpt [and] Greek dreams, with flute: Excerpt [electronic resource]
Imprint
1978.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-1942.
Additional Copy: 1 3/4" videocassette, copied from A.O. by DC, 3/89; in Princeton ReCAP Regular Storage; was vid. viewing copy until 6/2016.
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Added Author
Hawkins, Erick, choreographer, dancer. Scenarist
Howard, Randy, dancer.
Nazor, Craig, dancer.
Reynolds, Cynthia, dancer.
Terry, Cori, dancer.
Ward, Cathy, dancer.
Dorazio, Ralph. Designer. Sculptor
Sais, Ray. Designer
Boros, Frank. Designer
Engstrom, Robert. Lighting designer
Raya. Costume designer
Taggart, Tad. Costume designer
Thomson, Virgil, 1896-1989. Composer
Lee, Ralph. Designer
Erick Hawkins Dance Company.
Added Title
Parson Weems and the cherry tree (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
Greek dreams, with flute (Choreographic work : Hawkins)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7192
*MGZIC 9-1942 (former)
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