Waheed Works is a dance project conceived and directed by Tommie-Waheed Evans, a celebrated choreographer and master teacher. As a form
BLACK ROSE
a new sexy work by Tommie-Waheed Evans
with Waheed Works...A Dance Project
September 2012 @The University of the Arts
Our newest work BLACK ROSE is already garnering buzz in the Philadelphia dance scene as one of fall's hottest shows . Critic Lewis Whittlington writes- "Evans' work is filled with dramatic stage composition and adagio work that shows the fullness of his choreographic ideas. And great exit phrases- release moves that are ironic, witty and turning into signatures known as Tommie-isms." BLACK ROSE features an all star cast of dancers from the Philadelphia area.
Program Description:
BLACK ROSE- a theatrical array of occurrences
September 2012 @The University of the Arts
Evans' latest work, BLACK ROSE , is an curtain-raiser episode that deals with lavish devotion, growth, private space, dealings with loss , vengeance, existence,sadness and farewell. Love is an ongoing competition between pain and pleasure; between reason and impulse. It's a tangled, confusing, sexy mess - right up until the final heartbreaking image.
The ballet challenges the eye of performance, how we perceive it, take it, and create our own narration . In a series of circumstances that seem to connect to one another in mystery. Whether you interpret the meaning of a black rose as hate filled, love filled or tragic it is undeniable that the black rose or as close as we can get to it is a beautiful sight to behold. While creating small affairs and leaving much to chance and revel in, Evans aims to create a dramatic atmosphere that can bring us back to pure enjoyment of the theater.
Join us in our campaign to raise $1500 that help's us with production costs:
COSTUMES
SOUND DESIGN
LIGHTING/SET DESIGN
REHEARSAL SPACE
DOCUMENTATION
We thank you for your generous support and hope that you will join us for the performance. Donating to our Kickstarter has many rewards including invitations to private rehearsals and other gifts.
"Waheed Works, a dance project that goes beyond expectations . " Steven Weisz of the Dance Journal
Collaborators:
Performers: Jennifer Jones , Monica Rhea, Teneise Ellis, Lauren Putty, Ibn Snell, Kevan Sullivan,Reggie Starling, Adryan Moorefield, Cain Coleman and Lindsey Holmes
Lighting Design: Christopher Frey
Costume Design: Jermaine Terry
Kickstarter Film: Kareem Goodwin
Graphic Design: Tony Rhodes
www.tommie-waheed.com
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All of the above PLUS: Invitation to an Waheed Works Open Rehearsal & Mixer of Black Rose and a Waheed Works T-Shirt!!
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All of the above PLUS :Invitation pre-performance patrons reception before the show. Where you would get to mingle with the choreographer Tommie-Waheed and friends
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All of the above PLUS: Invitation to a technical rehearsal as well as one ticket to an actual performance. See the process of how an Waheed Works show is put together from a technical prospective, the behind the scenes action, and the company as it puts the final and most important touches on its work. Then observe how all of the technical work is manifested in an actual performance!
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
