THRU Magazine ArchiveGravitating toward spirituality and poetic narrative, Paula has recently allowed the passion of movement to connect with writing. Practicing Butoh directly, while studying all forms of contemporary dance through the process of cultural journalism, she has developed a new level of appreciation for all the performing arts.
Days 9 & 11 at T:BA:14 Day 9 I got to the workshop with Larry Arrington and Ruairi Donovan a little bit late. Everyone was seated on the floor in the space just outside (inside) the studio. Sitting in a circle, people took turns randomly sharing the skills/things they are good at/can offer. Ruairi wrote down […]
Days 6 ~ 8 at T:BA:14 Day 6 Tuesday was a day for reflection and rest. After work I finished up the review that I started in the morning and then headed over to Conduit for the Luke George & Collaborators performance, Not About Face. As I enter the space I notice people lining up behind […]
Day 5 at T:BA:14 has begun. Today marks the halfway point for T:BA:14. This evening I will be attending the U.S. Premiere of Luke George & Collaborators Not About Face. I attended the workshop he facilitated last year and have been looking forward to participating in this “choreographic experiment in anonymous intimacy and fake belief”. […]
Day 3 Yesterday was a very intense lineup for me. Each piece seemed to dive deep into charged emotions and social/cultural notions, inviting serious reflection. I’m still left digesting and investigating…. I started out the evening at Imago Theatre for Tahni Holt’s Duet Love. I was intrigued by the description for this performance, questions about […]
This year my birthday was on a full moon! There were dinosaurs and karaoke songs, old friends and new admirers of my amazing karaoke powers… I got to meet one of my biggest crushes in the entertainment industry the day after my birthday! I gave Tim Heidecker a squash at the farmers market! I’m writing […]