Premiered February 2013
Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn
Additional Presentations: Rebound Dance Festival (CT), Dixon Place WIP (NY)
don’t call me mcneill. probes the link between cultural identity and surnames. It addresses the phonetic alphabets and pronunciation formulas people invent for themselves and how those well-rehearsed routines are unconsciously handed down from generation to generation across the ethnicity spectrum. Flanked in metallic finery and toting mobile amplification devices, the cast is accompanied by acclaimed electronic musician and dj, The Polish Ambassador.
choreography + text by Amanda Szeglowski in collaboration with the Company
performed by Elle Chyun, Amy Moore, Jeso O’Neill and Amanda Szeglowski
sound design by Jeso O'Neill + Trevor Martin with music by The Polish Ambassador
costumes by Elle Chyun
run time 20 minutes
photos by Cecilia DelViscio
don't call me mcneill.
Premiered February 2013 Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn
Additional Presentations: Rebound Dance Festival (CT), Dixon Place WIP (NY)
don’t call me mcneill. probes the link between cultural identity and surnames. It addresses the phonetic alphabets and pronunciation formulas people invent for themselves and how those well-rehearsed routines are unconsciously handed down from generation to generation across the ethnicity spectrum. Flanked in metallic finery and toting mobile amplification devices, the cast is accompanied by acclaimed electronic musician and dj, The Polish Ambassador.
choreography + text by
Amanda Szeglowski in collaboration with the Company
performed by
Elle Chyun, Amy Moore, Jeso O’Neill and Amanda Szeglowski
sound design by
Jeso O'Neill + Trevor Martin with music by The Polish Ambassador
costumes by Elle Chyun
run time 20 minutes
photos by Cecilia DelViscio
