Jacob's Pillow and MASS MoCA Co-Present Stephen Petronio Company
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mariclare Hulbert, Director of Marketing and Communication
413.243.9919 x29
Katryn Geane, Marketing and Communication Coordinator
413.243.9919 x52
January 5, 2010 (Becket, MA) - In celebration of the dance company's 25th anniversary, Jacob's Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA team up to co-present Stephen Petronio Company in I Drink the Air Before Me at MASS MoCA's Hunter Center on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, at 8pm. Petronio is acclaimed for his lush, sweeping performance landscapes enriched by artful pairings of contemporary music and movement. Roslyn Sulcas of The New York Times writes, "He is one of the few contemporary dance makers who have created an instantly recognizable style...fresh and unpredictable...infused with emotional texture and wit." Both performances will be followed by a free post-show talk with Jacob's Pillow Executive Director Ella Baff and Artistic Director Stephen Petronio.
To read the full release, please click here.
Mariclare Hulbert, Director of Marketing and Communication
413.243.9919 x29
Katryn Geane, Marketing and Communication Coordinator
413.243.9919 x52
JACOB'S PILLOW AND MASS MOCA CO-PRESENT
STEPHEN PETRONIO COMPANY
WORK INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEMPEST
WITH ORIGINAL SCORE BY NICO MUHLY
STEPHEN PETRONIO COMPANY
WORK INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEMPEST
WITH ORIGINAL SCORE BY NICO MUHLY
January 5, 2010 (Becket, MA) - In celebration of the dance company's 25th anniversary, Jacob's Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA team up to co-present Stephen Petronio Company in I Drink the Air Before Me at MASS MoCA's Hunter Center on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, at 8pm. Petronio is acclaimed for his lush, sweeping performance landscapes enriched by artful pairings of contemporary music and movement. Roslyn Sulcas of The New York Times writes, "He is one of the few contemporary dance makers who have created an instantly recognizable style...fresh and unpredictable...infused with emotional texture and wit." Both performances will be followed by a free post-show talk with Jacob's Pillow Executive Director Ella Baff and Artistic Director Stephen Petronio.
To read the full release, please click here.
