Curiouser and Curiouser

Dixon Place, NYC, NY (2014)

Directed and Masks by: Lavinia Roberts
Choreography by: Alexandra Amirov
Puppetry by: Justin Perkins
Cast: Amaris Dance Company

A German-Expressionist inspired retelling of Alice in Wonderland told through masks, puppetry, dance, and music.

Treasures

“Treasures,” was a devised performance piece incorporating mask and puppetry work.  A post apocalyptic bum, with a strange collection of puppets fashioned after natural objects that no longer exist, mourns the loss of nature.

June 2013 “Bushwick Open Studios: Hybrid Performance Art Showcase,” Brooklyn Fireproof, NYC, NY

June 2012 “And Your Very Flesh Shall Be a Great Poem,” Arch Production & Design, NYC, NY

May 2012 “The Cave,” Frontrunner Gallery, NYC, NY

Drunk Girls

Performed site-specifically at the bar at Dixon Place. “Drunk Girls” explores the ritual of getting drunk. What are the gender politics of drinking culture? Why do we feel the need to get drunk?

Directed by: Lavinia Roberts
Masks by: Corinne Beardsley

Jan. 2013 “Drunk Girls,” Dixon Place, NYC, NY

June 2012 “Transformation: Holding On/Letting Go,” Diana H. Jones Center, NYC, NY

A Big Bang

“A Big Bang,” explores gendered movement vocabulary and gender constructions using quirky, B movie aesthetics.

Sept. 2013 “Bad Theatre Festival,” The Tank, NYC, NY

June 2013 “Potion Collective Featured Artist,” Brooklyn Fireproof, NYC, NY

June 2013 “Bindlestiff Open Variety Show,” Dixon Place, NYC, NY