Arts & Technology Spotlight
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND
Okareka Dance Company in "Mana Wahine (Powerful Women)"
New Zealand's Okareka Dance Company will make its Texas debut performing "Mana Wahine (Powerful Women)" on November 1-2 as part of the TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND 2024-25 season. "Mana Wahine" draws on Maori (the Indigenous people of New Zealand) cultural traditions and history to celebrate the power of women. The all-female dancers perform choreography that weaves Ancient Maori practices of karakia/prayer, song/waiata, and mythology with innovative audiovisual effects, including bold projections and original soundscapes.
“From the breathtaking opening when video of the dancers is projected onto their same shrouded forms, we are able to appreciate the stage as a space of playful and imaginative transformation” ~ (theatreview.org.nz).
Contact:
Jessica Malek - Director of Development and Education
jmalek@titas.org
Teatro Dallas
Nuevo Mundo: A New Directors Festival
For this specific project, we had to find a way of offering elite technical tools to our whole festival of artists while staying within budget. We decided to invest in technology as a means of design, rather than having to pay for the labor and materials associated with scenic design. Our solution: projections. We would love to present some ideas that we have recently been testing regarding floor projections and how to further elevate escapism. Oftentimes, the reason Dallas theatre fails to capture audiences is because we promise a small slice of the big-budget Broadway shows they already know; this offers another step in creating our own identity as a major player in the arts scene that competes with the beauty and spectacle of commercial theatre.
For more information, contact:
Mac Welch - Artistic Producer
mc.teatrodallas@gmail.com
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Verdigris Ensemble
Betty's Notebook
Betty's Notebook was the first classical music NFT sold on the blockchain in 2021. It sold for $375,000 to a collector in India, Metapurse. The proceeds from the sale were used to pay 28 artist collaborators a year's worth of pay for a week's worth of work. The project also engaged Bryan Brinkman, head animator and renderer for Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show.
For more information, contact:
Sam Brukhman - Artistic Director
sam@verdigrimusic.org
Avant Chamber Ballet
The Princess and The Pauper
The world premiere of "The Princess and the Pauper" brings to life this story of changing places with modern storytelling and projection mapping in collaboration with Lightware Labs. The choreography by Katie Puder will seamlessly blend classical ballet techniques with modern movements, to create a visually stunning and dynamic production that will keep audiences mesmerized throughout the entire performance. With masterful storytelling and inventive design, this new production offers a fresh interpretation of this story of mistaken identity and societal preconceptions of wealth and class.
September 21, 2024 - 7:30pm September 22, 2024 - 2:30pm
For more information, contact:
info@avantchamberballet.org
Aurora
The AURORA Biennial: FuturePresentPast
To make Dallas the center of a global cultural movement, AURORA is continuing North America’s largest art and technology Biennial this November 16th at Dallas City Hall, that is free and accessible to all. Over the past decade, AURORA has received over seven million dollars in donations and welcomed more than 350,000 attendees to the Biennial, establishing a legacy that shines an international spotlight on Dallas. Under the curation of Leslie Moody Castro and Kendal Henry, the AURORA 2024 Biennial FuturePresentPast promises to be a transformative experience. Through a diverse selection of artists and performers, spanning various mediums and perspectives, the Biennial will explore topics of community connections, health advocacy, environmental sustainability, and the impact of displacement and migration on evolving cities in order to ignite new ideas about the future.
For more information, contact:
Corey Moulton - Production and Administrative Manager
corey@dallasaurora.com
OutLoud Dallas
See Me
See Me is a groundbreaking, interactive theatrical experience that examines how technology impacts human connection. This project immerses audiences in the stories of young people from across DFW, bringing their voices to life using cutting edge technology, projections, and holograms. OutLoud has assembled a team of acclaimed artists and designers led by Chicago-based director, Ruben Carrazana, to devise this original production, infused with the stories of young people from across the city. "See Me" premieres in the Bank of America Theatre at the Eisemann Center on September 27.
For more information, contact:
Allison Caldwell - Co-Founder & Executive Director
allison@weareoutloud.org
Texas Folklife
The Folklorist Next Door & The Texas Folklife Apprenticeship Program
At Texas Folklife, our Stories and Apprenticeship program marries the timeless traditions of folk and traditional arts with cutting-edge technology to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage. Through immersive storytelling and hands-on apprenticeships, we utilize digital tools such as high-quality audio and video recording, virtual reality, and interactive online platforms.
This innovative blend allows us to document and share the rich, diverse narratives of Texas communities, ensuring accessibility and engagement across all audiences. By leveraging technology, we not only safeguard these invaluable cultural expressions but also bring them to life in new, dynamic ways for future generations.
For more information, contact:
Elisha Oliver, Executive Director
eoliver@texasfolklife.org
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