Created and performed by Dave Herigstad, Marie Putko, Jordan Rosin, and Yokko for The Ume Group.
CAST
Dave Herigstad
Marie Putko
Jordan Rosin
Yokko
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producing Artistic Director: Jordan Rosin
Choreographers: Dave Herigstad, Marie Putko, Jordan Rosin, & Yokko
Lighting Designer: Derek Van Heel
Costume Designer: Ariel Pellman
Stage Manager: Blair Hotchner
Company Manager: Byron Hagan
ABOUT
Drawing largely on techniques from Japanese butoh dance, along with yoga and gymnastics, The Ume Group’s “Isis Variations” shows 4 different choreographers interpretations of the goddess Isis from Egyptian mythology.
REVIEWS
“…each dancer was fully committed
in the moment of their truth.”
“moments of gorgeous physical fluidity.”
– Lynn Marie Macy, nytheatrenow.com
WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING…
“Bold and brave! A beautiful piece of theatre!”
– Fabio Motta (New York, NY)
“Amazingly physical and expressive.”
– Jaki Florsheim (New York, NY)
“The sheer physical demands of @TheUmeGroup’s Isis Variations had me tipping my hat almost as much as the beauty and artistry…”
– N Krishnaswami (@nkrishnaswami)
Venues / Engagements
- FringeNYC, the New York International Fringe Festival (2014)
- CoolNY Dance Festival in Brooklyn, NY (2014)
PHOTOS / MULTIMEDIA:
PRODUCTION HISTORY
- 2014 August 13 – 22: ISIS VARIATIONS receives official world-premiere as part of The New York International Fringe Festival, New York City
- 2014 May 12 – August 12: ISIS VARIATIONS rehearsals at Grace & St. Paul’s Church in New York City
- 2014 May 10: ISIS VARIATIONS, pt. 3 “Isis, the Animator” performed as part of A Mass for Isis at Grace & St. Paul’s Church, New York City
- 2014 February 8 – 10: ISIS VARIATIONS, pt. 3 “Isis, the Animator” performed the the CoolNY 2014 Dance Festival, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- 2014 January 18: ISIS VARIATIONS, pt. 3 “Isis, the Animator” work-shopped at “The Workshop at Grace & St. Paul’s Church”, New York City
- 2013 November 1 – 2014 February 8: ISIS VARIATIONS rehearsals at Grace & St. Paul’s Church in New York City