Choreography: Matjash Mrozewski
Dancers: Kate Franklin, Sebastian Mena, Shawn Newman, Keiko Ninomiya, Anisa Tejpar
Composer: Owen Belton
Costumes: Samara McAdam
Lighting: Roelof Peter Snippe
Photography: Neil Hodge
Premiere: National Arts Centre, November 29, 2003
Commissioning partners: DanceWorks, Dance Victoria, Canada Dance Festival, Brian Webb Dance Company, and The CanDance Network
Break Open Play, a full-length work in four parts, depicts the creative act of artistic problem-solving through the body. This abstract ballet by choreographer Matjash (Matt) Mrozewski explores the act of creation, from the development of simple ideas into complex arrangements. This contemporary dance piece is playful, evocative and introspective. Break Open Play challenges audiences young and old to contemplate their own creativity. The piece entertains, provokes, and inspires students to start making art. Matt reflects, “As the piece progresses, the dancers make more discoveries about themselves and each other – exploring physically as well as emotionally.” The audience leaves with a sense of the creative journey. Matt boldly illustrates improvisation and the arc of creation.
Dancers: Kate Franklin, Sebastian Mena, Shawn Newman, Keiko Ninomiya, Anisa Tejpar
Composer: Owen Belton
Costumes: Samara McAdam
Lighting: Roelof Peter Snippe
Photography: Neil Hodge
Premiere: National Arts Centre, November 29, 2003
Commissioning partners: DanceWorks, Dance Victoria, Canada Dance Festival, Brian Webb Dance Company, and The CanDance Network
Break Open Play, a full-length work in four parts, depicts the creative act of artistic problem-solving through the body. This abstract ballet by choreographer Matjash (Matt) Mrozewski explores the act of creation, from the development of simple ideas into complex arrangements. This contemporary dance piece is playful, evocative and introspective. Break Open Play challenges audiences young and old to contemplate their own creativity. The piece entertains, provokes, and inspires students to start making art. Matt reflects, “As the piece progresses, the dancers make more discoveries about themselves and each other – exploring physically as well as emotionally.” The audience leaves with a sense of the creative journey. Matt boldly illustrates improvisation and the arc of creation.
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