This year-long solo investigation began with Y, which developed unique movement idiosyncrasies for a cast of characters cohabiting a semi-fictional alter-ego. Set in what had been Chicago’s largest macaroni factory, Whence took the audience on a journey through a dusty 15,000 square foot warehouse in an exploration of awkwardness, confession, and fear. The series finished at The Other Dance Festival as Whither, with the journey restructured as a collection of snapshots.
“Gutsy, uncompromising.”
Chicago Tribune 2011 Best in Dance
“A lean, clean artistry by means of the performance equivalent of a movie blockbuster… but as intimate as human relations can be.”
Chicago Tribune
“Meyer specializes in brave, intelligent, self-challenging and audience-challenging work.”
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Iteration 2:
Whence
Choreographer/ Lighting Designer/Performer: Jonathan Meyer
Composer: Christopher Preissing
Costume Designer: Katrin Schabl
Live Vocal Ensemble: Carol Genetti, Louise Cloutier, MiMi Wallman, Stacia Spencer
Presented in 2011 at
Lacuna Artist Loft Studios as Whence – Chicago, Illinois
The Other Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Theater as Whither – Chicago, Illinois
Iteration 1:
Y
