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SOUNDPAINTING RESIDENCY IN RANDOLPH, VT
This final weeklong residency will allow the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble to collaborate with an ensemble of local artists to cement their understanding of Soundpainting and put the show together.
"Tune on a Distant Hill" serves as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue within the community, providing a platform for diverse voices to be heard and respected. By amplifying underheard stories and perspectives, the production fosters empathy, understanding, and solidarity among community members. Through powerful performances and authentic storytelling, the project raises awareness of the social justice issues explored, shedding light on systemic injustices and inspiring action for positive change. Community members and audiences alike are encouraged to confront uncomfortable truths and engage in critical conversations about equity, justice, and inclusivity. By empowering community members to actively participate in the artistic process and advocating for social justice through their performances, "Tune on a Distant Hill" has the potential to catalyze tangible change within the community. Whether through policy advocacy, grassroots activism, or collective mobilization, the project empowers participants to become agents of change in their own communities.
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| September 29-October 6, 2024 |
| Established in 1997, the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble (SA) is an interdisciplinary collective of world-class improvising jazz musicians, dancers, and actors in NYC, working at the crossroads of activism, arts, and social justice. The company applies structures and concepts from American jazz and Soundpainting, a universal sign language developed by composer Walter Thompson, to create live compositions with improvisers. SA has performed and taught in over 200 venues in 16 states and eight countries. |
TUNE ON A DISTANT HILL
"Tune on a Distant Hill" is a a bespoke, community-devised performance commissioned by the Chandler Center for the Arts with and for the Randolph, Vt community. Performers from Strike Anywhere will perform a residency to collectively devise the piece with community members. The performance will then be performed by local residents alongside Strike Anywhere’s professional ensemble of jazz musicians, dancers and actors. The performance will be Soundpainted.
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| October 5-6, 2024 Saturday at 7 PM; Sunday at 3PM |
| Soundpainting is the universal sign language for live composition with improvisers. A conductor signs to the ensemble - offering parameters within which to improvise. The performers respond by improvising according to the signed gestures. The technique is employed in over 33 countries worldwide. Strike Anywhere is the preeminent ensemble in the United States practicing the performance technique.
The performance will be followed by a post-show facilitated dialogue, allowing audience members to engage in meaningful conversations on topics raised by the performance. Ways to get engaged in local efforts will be on hand for audience members who feel so inclined. |
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