Auditorium Theatre 2018-19 Issue 1 Deeply Rooted

2 | DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER/VISCERAL DANCE CHICAGO/ATE9 DANCE COMPANY | NOVEMBER 16, 2018 PROGRAM PROGRAM Deeply Rooted Dance Theater – Until Lambs Become Lions (2014) Healing reflections. Choreography: Nicole Clarke-Springer Music: Nina Simone Costumes: Dereque Whiturs Lighting: Christian Epps Performed by: Dominique Atwood, Marlayna Locklear, Rebekah Kuczma, Nina-Rose Wardanian Deeply Rooted Dance Theater – Church of Nations (1991) Upon the US invasion of Iraq in 1991, it was reported that President George H.W. Bush consulted his spiritual advisor, who advised him that it was “okay to go to war.” Church of Nations questions the impact of religious leaders who give consent to war in the name of God. The empty chair represents leaders who abstain from condoning the war. Choreography: Kevin Iega Jeff Music: Ennio Morricone and The Art Of Noise Costumes: Denise Nieemah Jeff Lighting: Christian Epps Deeply Rooted Dance Theater – Heaven (2004) Joy and humanity. Clarity and resolve. Choreography: Kevin Iega Jeff and Gary Abbott Music: Raymond Jones Music updated by: Sam Trump Costumes: Nathan Rohrer Lighting: Sarah Lackner PAUSE Visceral Dance Chicago – Soft Spoken (2018) If they try love, they’ll understand. Choreography: Nick Pupillo Music: Colin Stetson, Frank Sinatra, Irma Thomas, Arvo Part, Joni Mitchell, Max Richter Score: Nick Pupillo and Johnny Nevin Costumes: Mariah Turner Lighting: Nathan Tomlinson Soft Spoken is partially underwritten by Pamela Crutchfield. INTERMISSION Ate9 Dance Company – calling glenn (2017) Humor, honesty, and insight inspired by exhausting common rituals and desires. Choreography: Danielle Agami Music performance and composition: Glenn Kotche Costumes: Eli James (Ghost Apparel) Lighting: Jeff Forbes calling glenn is made possible thanks to co-commissioners Catharine + Jeffrey Soros, and Jill Steinberg + the Johnson family.