Short Summary
Jim May is the Artistic Director of Sokolow Theatre Dance Ensemble, a company dedicated to preserve and recreate works choreographed by the late Anna Sokolow; Mr. May is determined to save important works from
extinction and pass them on to the ensemble's dedicated dancers.
PRELUDES (1984), Anna Sokolow's dance to the music of
George Gershwin, which hasn't been seen since 1986 is Mr. May's 16th reconstruction in the last 10 years. There is only one existing video of Juilliard's students dancing PRELUDES in 1986 located at the NY Library of the Performing Arts; Mr. May obtained permission to use this rare video to help with the reconstruction.
PRELUDES will be part of the Sokolow Ensemble's annual season
in December of 2014 which will feature four American artists whose influence is felt
world wide: Edgar Allen Poe, Frida Kahlo, George Gershwin, and Anna Sokolow will highlight the
company's unique ability to combine the arts: poetry, painting, music, theater,
and dance.
What We Need
What you see on stage is the final product of many hours of rehearsals, schedule coordination, costumes designing, and much much more; and this is for one dance only! With your donation, you will be helping us tremendously covering these costs and you'll be forever part of our process.
- Rehearsal Space with a piano: 4-6 hours a week for at least 2-3 months....
- Costumes: designing/creating costumes from the 1930s for 8-10 dancers
- Live music: pianist, scores, piano tuning....and more rehearsal!
The Impact
The costs of costumes, rehearsal space,
salaries, technicians, theaters, etc. has grown while government grants has
shrunk.
Your donation will support the
following expenses:
- $1200
Rent/Rehearsal Space
- $1500
Costumes
- $850 Pianist and Score
Other Ways You Can Help
Some of you just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean you can't help:
- share this with your friends!
- sign up on our email list and make sure you don't miss our events
- come see us in December!
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