Anna

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Event Anna
Venue Edith Cowan University, The Geoff Gibbs Theatre, Mount Lawley, WA
Umbrella Event Global Nomads
First Date 4 June 2009
Opening Date 4 June 2009
Last Date 6 June 2009
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Anna is the second piece made in connection with ideas from CG Jung and takes up Jung's notion of the shadow as an archetype that is useful in explaining deep psychological processes. The shadow is a metaphorical notion to which Jung attributes that mechanism whereby behavioral patterns which lead to psychological stasis in our personalities are provoked and transformed. Anna takes this idea and seeks to find its own stage language to investigate the nature of the process. In an empty room a character becomes aware that her shadow, (her other self) gradually multiplies. In its development from passive to active agency the shadow gradually expands until the moment of acknowledgement is attained. Consistent with psychoanalytical theory insight provides the potential for change and the stage exploration of this follow suit. It is performed in silence and gradually builds from a simple duet to a group work. The movement is gestured and highly theatrical, the costumes evocative of character and situation.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Dance Theatre
Subjects Dance
Exploration
Humour
Psychology
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Michael Whaites Artistic Director
Daniel Ampuero Assistant Stage Manager
Desiree Leeper Assistant Stage Manager
Rhys Martin Choreographer
Tash Capelli Costume Co-ordinator
Heath Barrett Dancer
Ashleigh Berry Dancer
Ian Colless Dancer
Leeke Griffin Dancer
Kate Herron Dancer
Gemma Laing Dancer
Quindell Orton Dancer
Alison Plevey Dancer
Sydney Smith Dancer
Nicole Ward Dancer
James Barclay Electrician
Tony Gordon Lighting Designer
Calum Watson Lighting Operator/Technician
Jorja Christensen Mechanist
Kirsty Gillies Mechanist
Jenna Barnett Production Manager
Rebekah Bibby Set Designer Costume Designer
James Luscombe Sound Designer
Jeremy Turner Sound Operator/Engineer
Kirby Brierty Stage Manager
Kelly Calder Technician Lighting Crew
William Patterson Technician Sound Crew
Stephen Warren Technician Lighting Crew
Text Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 87694
Dataset AusStage