The Task of Doing

The Task of Doing is a quartet that explores the complexities of the “roles” we take on in relation to others. The piece examines these roles or personas in relationship to fitting in or standing out, and how a desire for either shapes our choices. How do external expectations change the way we present ourselves? How and why do we take on these roles?

DETAILS

Premiered 2015 at Dance Place in DC

35 minutes - 4 dancers

Concept, Direction, Choreography: Hélène Simoneau

Original Music: Eric Schwartz

Performance: Hannah Darrah, Kayla Farrish, Burr Johnson, Miles Yeung

Costuming: Kathryn Grillo

Scenery: Jennifer O’Kelley

All of the artists above have collaborated to inspire the development of this piece.