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PAST PERFORMANCES IN THE SPOTLIGHT—

HOME

HOME, presented as a radio drama for female narrator and chamber ensemble, is a theatrical update of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s feminist essay "The Home: Its Work and Influence". Inspired by the world around us, HOME explores the psychology of a woman trapped within her house while a virus runs rampant outside.

 

She is faced with a lineage of ladies who have been longing to leave their homes, and have an identity of their own. Originally penned in 1903, we parallel the turn of the century Tuberculosis scare to our stay at home at home COVID order during an administration trying to keep women silenced, subservient and back in the home.

2020

—ARCHIVAL PERFORMANCES ONLINE BELOW

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CHASING LIGHT - ARCHIVAL VIDEO
02:04:21

CHASING LIGHT - ARCHIVAL VIDEO

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs [ from December 19th, 2023 ] December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
FROM ABOVE THE CLOUDS - CHASING LIGHT
08:50

FROM ABOVE THE CLOUDS - CHASING LIGHT

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
ABANDONED PLACES - CHASING LIGHT
02:27

ABANDONED PLACES - CHASING LIGHT

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
FIREFLIES - CHASING LIGHT
09:21

FIREFLIES - CHASING LIGHT

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
Trash Day Trailer
00:56

Trash Day Trailer

TRASH DAY | TRAILER The debut short from writer Bennett Hoffman and director Ivica Marc. Carl's confidence as a new homeowner is shaken when he is confronted by a demonic trash can. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE SAN FRANCISCO ART HOUSE SHORT FESTIVAL 2024 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS for BERLIN INDIE FILM FESTIVAL & NEXT STEP FILM FESTIVAL - CANNES CAST CARL | Bennett Hoffman DENIZEN | Robert Patricio WHITNEY | Whitney George NEIGHBOR | Slater Ashenhurst CREATIVES DIRECTOR | Ivica Marc DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Jackson Clark PRODUCER | Robert Patricio WRITER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, EDITOR | Bennett Hoffman COMPOSER, COSTUMES, MAKEUP | Whitney George PRODUCTION DESIGN | Julia Torres POSTER DESIGN | Kaylan George MUSICAL ENSEMBLE | The Curiosity Cabinet TRUMPET | Hugh Ash TROMBONE | Colin Babcock SAXOPHONE | Daniel Pearson DOUBLE BASS | Tristan Kasten-Krause PERCUSSION | Tamika Gorski PIANO | Hitomi Honda recorded at PINCH RECORDING AUDIO ENGINEER | E. Scott Lindner
UNDER THE RAILWAY - CHASING LIGHT
03:28

UNDER THE RAILWAY - CHASING LIGHT

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
BIOLUMINESCENCE - CHASING LIGHT
08:29

BIOLUMINESCENCE - CHASING LIGHT

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
HEADLIGHTS IN THE FOG - CHASING LIGHT
07:50

HEADLIGHTS IN THE FOG - CHASING LIGHT

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
SILHOUETTE - CHASING LIGHT
03:36

SILHOUETTE - CHASING LIGHT

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - CAUSTICS
07:13

CHASING LIGHT - CAUSTICS

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - AMONG THE STARS
07:15

CHASING LIGHT - AMONG THE STARS

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - NEON NOIR
09:32

CHASING LIGHT - NEON NOIR

made possible with support from NYSCA & the NYS Department of Cultural Affairs December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - SHADOW PLAY
03:18

CHASING LIGHT - SHADOW PLAY

made possible with support from NYSCA & the Cultural Developement Fund December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT - DAYBREAK
04:04

CHASING LIGHT - DAYBREAK

made possible with support from NYSCA & the Cultural Developement Fund December 17, 18, 19 | 2023 Performance Space, New York Luther Frank | Light Artist Dara Swisher | Choreographer Whitney George | Composer Performed by THE CURIOSITY CABINET Alice Jones | Flute Mara Mayer | Clarinet Adam von Housen | Violin Mark Serkin | ‘Cello Markus Kaitila | Piano Tamika Gorski | Percussion Whitney George | Conductor with guests Dara Swisher | Physical Artist Brittany Motkowicz | Lighting Assistant Kent Sprague | Lighting Assistant Chris Pace & Maciej Lewandowski | Audio Engineers Sierra Miliziano | Producer Miriam Rochford | Stage Manager Bea Goodwin | Assistant Stage Manager Kaylan George | Graphic Designer video by Dustin Holton www.dustinholton.com
CHASING LIGHT | PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
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CHASING LIGHT | PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

CHASING LIGHT is a performance art installation and exhibition of movement, light, and live music. The work traverses 16 unique environments in a non-linear, non-narrative, immersive space. Written for a chamber ensemble of six players, and inspired by photography, the collection contemplates the human experience of light phenomena through sound and experiential space. Concepts ranging from organic and otherworldly bioluminescence, to the simple yet romantic silhouette are individually examined in vivid detail using both atmospherics and the human body as a canvas. This 95-minute experience is staged to fully immerse audience members in each illuminated environment, drawing the viewer into a liminal space of non-traditional light sources and dancing vibrancy. Whitney George began composing CHASING LIGHT for members of The Curiosity Cabinet in 2015. Eight years later in 2022, she completed the score and has since workshopped it at Pinch Recording Studios, where she is an artist in residence. The ensemble will feature Alice Jones (Flute), Mara Mayer (Clarinet), Adam von Housen (Violin), Mark Serkin (‘Cello), Markus Kaitila (Piano), Tamika Gorski (Percussion), and Whitney George (Conductor) with Luther Frank (Lighting Design), Dara Swisher (Choreography). The performance coincides with the digital release of the album in full by Pinch Records, and selections of the album pressed to vinyl, which will be available for purchase at the event. CHASING LIGHT plays at 150 First Avenue | 4th floor on December 15th at 8:00 PM. December 16th at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. December 17th at 3:00 PM. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets start at $35 for general admission, $25 for students and academics. RSVP and find more information at https://www.the-curiosity-cabinet.com/current-calendar
FIZZ & GINGER - ACT I & II BW (Full Performance, no Preshow)
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FIZZ & GINGER - ACT I & II BW (Full Performance, no Preshow)

Fizz & Ginger traces the steps of the 1920s New Yorker nightlife reviewer, Lipstick (Sarah Goldrainer/Caroline Miller), as she enters a party in pursuit of a story. Hot on the heels of her rum running boyfriend Benny (Shane Brown), she finds him at The Crossroads mixed with company she’s never seen before. Old Tom Bullock (Kyle Oliver) is in town slinging drinks fresh out of his cocktail book while Marjorie (Allison Gish/Francesca Federico) croons the tunes of a lover lost to the Great War. Nellie, (MaKayla McDonald) a writer for Harlem’s The Messenger magazine, is there to support her Bohemian best friend Bruce (Francisco Corredor) who is necking with a man he shouldn’t be necking with. With a supporting ensemble (Vanessa Aldrich, Alonso Jordan Lopez, Angky Budiardjono) these 11 singers with a six-piece jazz combo, pays homage to Lipstick’s reviews from the New Yorker archives. Sarah Goldrainer - Lipstick MaKayla McDonald - Nellie Allison Gish - Marjorie Shane Brown - Benny Francisco Corredor - Bruce Kyle Oliver - Old Tom with ensemble members: Caroline Miller Francesca Federico Alonso Jordan Lopez Angky Budiardjono Vanessa Aldrich Scott Cagney with THE CURIOSITY CABINET: Dan Pearson - Tenor Sax Hugh Ash - Trumpet Colin Babcock - Trombone Edward Forstman - Piano Tamika Gorski - Drumset Evan Runyon - Double Bass Whitney George - Conductor DIRECTED by Bea Goodwin CHOREOGRAPHY by Tara Forseth COSTUMES by Whitney George & Margaret Goldrainer DESIGN by GLITCH Karina Hyland Orsolya Szantho & Attilio Rigotti with Ellery Pierce JUNE 19 | 25 | 26 2023 New York Comedy Club [ aka: The Crossroads ]

JUNE23

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