Chapter Song

About the Performance

Created in close collaboration with the LADP Company, Chapter Song is a series of constantly shifting vignettes that explore the textures and sensations of transition. Set to an eclectic playlist, the sonic experience of Chapter Song aims to disrupt expectations and juxtapose the serious with the comedic – the personal with the political. This dynamic work moves quickly, much like the changing of the channels, allowing for unexpected connections and discovery.

Choreography

Kyle Abraham & L.A. Dance Project

Commissioned by

L.A. Dance Project

Lighting & Scenic Design

Dan Scully

Costume Design

Kyle Abraham

Music

Einstein On The Beach: Knee 1 by Philip Glass (Michael Riesman)
Glass: Einstein On The Beach

D.N.A. by Kendrick Lamar
DAMN.

Papa Can You Hear Me? by Barbara Streisand
Yentl

So Fresh, So Clean by Outkast
Big Boi & Dre Present, Outkast

Left Unsaid by Pariah
IOTDXI

The Shooting by Nils Frahm
Music for the Motion Picture Victoria

Voice Over

Performed by Carrie Mae Weems

Text by Kyle Abraham

Sound Editing by Sam Crawford

Premiere Cast

Marissa Brown, Lorin Brubaker, Naomi Van Brunt, Jeremy Coachman, Courtney Conovan, Mario Gonzalez, Oliver Greene-Cramer, Sierra Herrera, Payton Johnson, Peter Mazurowski

Duration

29 minutes

Premiere

Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, TX (2018)

Support

Chapter Song was commissioned by LADP with funding provided by the Elaine P. Wynn and Family Foundation and co-commissioning support provided by TITAS Presents.