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.
Created and performed by Dave Herigstad, Marie Putko, Jordan Rosin, and Yokko for The Ume Group.
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)
Production Credit
Cast
Dave Herigstad
Marie Putko
Yokko
Jordan Rosin
Creative 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
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