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Friday, October 14, 2016

In Context: Rememberer



Architecture doubles as instrument in this compelling collage of offbeat pop songs and live construction from the band Open House, inspired by Henry Miller’s novella The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder. Context is everything, so get even closer to the production with this curated selection of related articles and videos. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought by posting in the comments below and on social media using #Rememberer.

Program Notes

Rememberer (PDF)

Read

Excerpt
The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder
Henry Miller's "most singular story" served as an inspiration for Rememberer.

Article
Brooklynite Wins Choreography Award (The New York Times)
Polymath Steven Reker wins the Solange MacArthur Award for New Choreography.

Watch

Video
Build A Raft (how to) (YouTube)
Steven Reker and friends (including veteran BAM performer Aaron Mattocks) playing music, playfully.

Video
Reker on sound, movement... (YouTube)
...and why being in a band is about so much more than ‘music.’

Now your turn...

What did you think? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #Rememberer.

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