Hey ya all,
We're putting on a fire show out here in Boulder. it's gonna be pretty kick ass, and I'd love for ya'all to come! Love ya, Nicollee
If you’re receiving this, it’s because you and I share a common love, and her name is fire…
…and you are invited to share in the creation and performance of a multi-media fire show at the Bandshell for the Boulder Fringe Festival 2007.
For those of you who don’t know, The Fringe Festival began in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has now developed into lively and innovative performance festivals held in cities throughout the world. To quote the Boulder Fringe website, “The Fringe encourages audiences and artists alike to approach the arts with a feeling of spontaneity and willingness to take risks, experience life and live art in a fresh new way.”
This show will be an innovative multi-media fire show, bridging the gap between fire dancing and theatricality. It won’t be a spin jam, or a series of fire sets, it will be much more than that. It will be a new way of working with fire and incorporating all the different skill sets that each person brings. You can come with song, dance, text, or whatever your skill set may be.
To paint you a picture of what I’m talking about—
We may have three people spinning poi in the foreground, and an opera singer singing in the background.
We may develop a staff piece that involves spinning staff as well as using it to play the djune-djunes (big African drum).
We may combine fire and acro-balance.
We could be doing butoh (an amazing Japanese dance form) while holding fire props in our hands.
We may combine text—a poem, monologue, scene, or singing-- with spinning fire.
We could have people doing the latin hustle, butoh, developmental movement, or any other kind of dance, while others are getting dipped.
We can have scenes that involve synchronized movement and dance—like 3 staff spinners, or people moving without their toy.
We could have someone performing a monologue while lit from tiki-torches all around her.
And much more…
You get the picture. This show will develop organically from people bringing themselves, their varying skill levels with fire, and all their interests and talents. We are not necessarily looking for the world’s best tricks from our participants, but an openness from our participants to work in new ways..
The first part of our journey together will involve training together. The set training dates are:
Sat, May 5 12-4 Intro
Mon, May 14 10-1, 2-5
Tues, May 15 10-1, 2-5
and you must make all training dates.
Training will include meditation practice (in the Shambala tradition), use of The Viewpoints and composition (visit sixviewpoints.com/ for more info), and other physical forms of performance that could include Psycho-Physical Acting, Butoh, Contemplative Dance, and Contemporary Dance. The bulk of the training will be led by Jeremy Williams and Miriam Wolodarski. There will be an introduction of the forms with non-Naropa students for the first session then we will work together as a full company to draw off each others' energies, styles, and creativity. You will use these techniques to create pieces, checking in with me and the others heading this project for further molding and shaping. For the last 2 weeks before we open, we will be in heavy rehearsal putting together the various pieces that we have all developed. For questions about the training process and rehearsals, please contact Jeremy at DharmaArtTheatre@gmail.com or call 502-338-8518.
The journey we will take together is that of exploration, generosity, non-attachment. In order for a show like this to come together, our job (the job of the artist) is to let go of ourselves in order for something greater to come through. It’s a matter of being willing to work in new ways and be directed. The director may cut your favorite move or ask you to work for a while without your toy in order to learn about space or working in ensemble. As I’ve gone further down this path, I’ve learned that generously giving yourself and your talents, and not being attached to anything you bring, allows your fullest potential to come through in service to all.
We will be performing 4-6 shows, between August 16-27. We want to make it clear that this is a commitment, a large commitment, and the reward is in proportion to the work we put in. To sign on to this project, you are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals. All that is asked is that you show up, bringing whatever feelings you have or mood you are in—it’s all energy to be worked with, but you MUST show up. I won’t put up with flaking on rehearsals. There won’t be missing for a party, or sleeping in if you have rehearsal—I won’t deal with that, I’ll just cut you. To say yes to this opportunity your job is showing up and being present.
This is an amazing opportunity and therefore it is a serious commitment and journey, so take some time to seriously think about this before signing on.
As far as a director goes, we are so lucky to have Miriam Wooladarski, a colleague of mine who I’ve known for several years, directing this show. She is one of the most brilliant minds I have ever had the pleasure to work with; her thoughts and ideas are weird and innovative, and I absolutely trust her eye. Also signing on is Jeremy Williams, another colleague who has directed and choreographed large main stage productions for years. His heart is huge, I truly enjoy working with him, and he is an amazing a leader. His bio is at the end. And we may have a contemplative advisor signing on as well.
To enter The Fringe, there is listing fees, venue fees, and fire permit fees. So we’re asking each participant to contribute $50 to these funds. If you absolutely can’t do this, come talk to me. We are also looking for sponsorship and people to help us with finding our sponsors.
I think that’s it! If you have any questions, e-mail me at Nicolleezfire@gmail.com, or give me a ring—303.242.6238. For questions regarding training and performance, contact Jeremy at DharmaArtTheatre@gmail.com or call 502-338-8518.
Happy fire dreams! I’m thrilled that this dream is becoming reality.
Nicollee Nazemi
Jeremy Williams is a free-lance director, choreographer, and educator focusing on creating new works of ensemble based Physical Theatre. Original works have been created for professional dance and theatre companies as well as universities. Awards include the 2004 Individual Artist award from the Kentucky Arts Council for his music/dance collaboration entitled "Touched" with the band a.m. Sunday, and two research fellowships from the University of Louisville for a new production of "Medea" with director Albert Harris and his original piece "Sea Storm." Williams is a guest artist with the Arkansas Arts Center Children's and Studio Theatres where he has created 3 original productions as well as serving as Director of Faculty for the Summer Theatre Academy since 2003 where he teaches movement and other physical forms of performance as well as leading the creation of 7 original productions for the New Works Festival. He is a co-founding board member and Master Teacher for Dance!Kentucky and an associate member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, a national labor union. Currently Williams is an MFA Candidate at Naropa University's Contemporary Performance program.
We're putting on a fire show out here in Boulder. it's gonna be pretty kick ass, and I'd love for ya'all to come! Love ya, Nicollee
If you’re receiving this, it’s because you and I share a common love, and her name is fire…
…and you are invited to share in the creation and performance of a multi-media fire show at the Bandshell for the Boulder Fringe Festival 2007.
For those of you who don’t know, The Fringe Festival began in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has now developed into lively and innovative performance festivals held in cities throughout the world. To quote the Boulder Fringe website, “The Fringe encourages audiences and artists alike to approach the arts with a feeling of spontaneity and willingness to take risks, experience life and live art in a fresh new way.”
This show will be an innovative multi-media fire show, bridging the gap between fire dancing and theatricality. It won’t be a spin jam, or a series of fire sets, it will be much more than that. It will be a new way of working with fire and incorporating all the different skill sets that each person brings. You can come with song, dance, text, or whatever your skill set may be.
To paint you a picture of what I’m talking about—
We may have three people spinning poi in the foreground, and an opera singer singing in the background.
We may develop a staff piece that involves spinning staff as well as using it to play the djune-djunes (big African drum).
We may combine fire and acro-balance.
We could be doing butoh (an amazing Japanese dance form) while holding fire props in our hands.
We may combine text—a poem, monologue, scene, or singing-- with spinning fire.
We could have people doing the latin hustle, butoh, developmental movement, or any other kind of dance, while others are getting dipped.
We can have scenes that involve synchronized movement and dance—like 3 staff spinners, or people moving without their toy.
We could have someone performing a monologue while lit from tiki-torches all around her.
And much more…
You get the picture. This show will develop organically from people bringing themselves, their varying skill levels with fire, and all their interests and talents. We are not necessarily looking for the world’s best tricks from our participants, but an openness from our participants to work in new ways..
The first part of our journey together will involve training together. The set training dates are:
Sat, May 5 12-4 Intro
Mon, May 14 10-1, 2-5
Tues, May 15 10-1, 2-5
and you must make all training dates.
Training will include meditation practice (in the Shambala tradition), use of The Viewpoints and composition (visit sixviewpoints.com/ for more info), and other physical forms of performance that could include Psycho-Physical Acting, Butoh, Contemplative Dance, and Contemporary Dance. The bulk of the training will be led by Jeremy Williams and Miriam Wolodarski. There will be an introduction of the forms with non-Naropa students for the first session then we will work together as a full company to draw off each others' energies, styles, and creativity. You will use these techniques to create pieces, checking in with me and the others heading this project for further molding and shaping. For the last 2 weeks before we open, we will be in heavy rehearsal putting together the various pieces that we have all developed. For questions about the training process and rehearsals, please contact Jeremy at DharmaArtTheatre@gmail.com or call 502-338-8518.
The journey we will take together is that of exploration, generosity, non-attachment. In order for a show like this to come together, our job (the job of the artist) is to let go of ourselves in order for something greater to come through. It’s a matter of being willing to work in new ways and be directed. The director may cut your favorite move or ask you to work for a while without your toy in order to learn about space or working in ensemble. As I’ve gone further down this path, I’ve learned that generously giving yourself and your talents, and not being attached to anything you bring, allows your fullest potential to come through in service to all.
We will be performing 4-6 shows, between August 16-27. We want to make it clear that this is a commitment, a large commitment, and the reward is in proportion to the work we put in. To sign on to this project, you are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals. All that is asked is that you show up, bringing whatever feelings you have or mood you are in—it’s all energy to be worked with, but you MUST show up. I won’t put up with flaking on rehearsals. There won’t be missing for a party, or sleeping in if you have rehearsal—I won’t deal with that, I’ll just cut you. To say yes to this opportunity your job is showing up and being present.
This is an amazing opportunity and therefore it is a serious commitment and journey, so take some time to seriously think about this before signing on.
As far as a director goes, we are so lucky to have Miriam Wooladarski, a colleague of mine who I’ve known for several years, directing this show. She is one of the most brilliant minds I have ever had the pleasure to work with; her thoughts and ideas are weird and innovative, and I absolutely trust her eye. Also signing on is Jeremy Williams, another colleague who has directed and choreographed large main stage productions for years. His heart is huge, I truly enjoy working with him, and he is an amazing a leader. His bio is at the end. And we may have a contemplative advisor signing on as well.
To enter The Fringe, there is listing fees, venue fees, and fire permit fees. So we’re asking each participant to contribute $50 to these funds. If you absolutely can’t do this, come talk to me. We are also looking for sponsorship and people to help us with finding our sponsors.
I think that’s it! If you have any questions, e-mail me at Nicolleezfire@gmail.com, or give me a ring—303.242.6238. For questions regarding training and performance, contact Jeremy at DharmaArtTheatre@gmail.com or call 502-338-8518.
Happy fire dreams! I’m thrilled that this dream is becoming reality.
Nicollee Nazemi
Jeremy Williams is a free-lance director, choreographer, and educator focusing on creating new works of ensemble based Physical Theatre. Original works have been created for professional dance and theatre companies as well as universities. Awards include the 2004 Individual Artist award from the Kentucky Arts Council for his music/dance collaboration entitled "Touched" with the band a.m. Sunday, and two research fellowships from the University of Louisville for a new production of "Medea" with director Albert Harris and his original piece "Sea Storm." Williams is a guest artist with the Arkansas Arts Center Children's and Studio Theatres where he has created 3 original productions as well as serving as Director of Faculty for the Summer Theatre Academy since 2003 where he teaches movement and other physical forms of performance as well as leading the creation of 7 original productions for the New Works Festival. He is a co-founding board member and Master Teacher for Dance!Kentucky and an associate member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, a national labor union. Currently Williams is an MFA Candidate at Naropa University's Contemporary Performance program.
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