few words: a dance cycle

A.C.T. of CT

Director / Conceiver / Writer: Daniel C. Levine
Music Director / Composer / Conductor: Bryan Perri
Supervising Choreography / Choreographer (“Monna Tessa”): Sara Brians
Choreographer (“Jane Goodall”): Jennifer Archibald
Choreographer (“Marta Gonzalez”): Ellenore Scott
Choreographer (“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”): Maleek Washington
Scenic / Lighting Designer: Jack Mehler
Costumer Designer: Leslie Bernstein
Sound Designer: Shannon Slaton
Projection Designer: Joey Moro
Mask Designer: Carissa Thorlakson
Puppet Designer: Norvel Hermanovski

This world premiere new work, told entirely through dance and movement, delves into the profound themes of the human spirit overcoming obstacles and challenges. Featuring original music composed by A.C.T. of CT’s Resident Music Supervisor Bryan Perri, the production is directed by A.C.T.’s Artistic Director Daniel C. Levine, with Dance Supervision by acclaimed choreographer Sara Brians. This exciting new piece featured original choreography by four of New York City's most in-demand choreographers and delivered an exciting and unique experience. By limiting dialogue and lyrics, the show relied on the dancers' physicality and movements to communicate story, emotions, and themes creating a universal form of storytelling that transcended language and invited audiences to connect on a visceral level. Few Words: A Dance Cycle highlights the power of dance and offered a compelling exploration of resilience and triumph. A.C.T. of CT was thrilled to collaborate with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra on this project which ran for one week only at A.C.T. of CT.

  • Dancers:

    Jaryd Facron
    Paul Giarratano
    Fiona Claire Huber
    Jolina Javier
    Jalen Michael Jones
    Laura Katherine Kaufman
    Ramona Kelley
    Colby Marie
    Michael Francis McBride
    Dario Natarelli
    Nick Nazzaro
    Hugo Pizano Orozco
    Lauren Rothert
    Shota Sekiguchi

    Singers:

    Jennifer Babiak
    Constantine Pappas
    Katherine Riddle*
    Drew Seigla*
    Anne Fraser Thomas

    Older Marta Gonzalez: Rebecca Hoodwin