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by Gertrude Stein

choreography by Carla Rudiger
lighting by Severn Clay
soundscape by Joseph Troskie

workshopped: 2001
at The Present Company Theatorium, NYC, April, 2001
and Washington Square Church, NYC, December, 2001

premiere: July, 2002 at The Midtown International Theatre Festival, New York City.

1922 freewheeling meditation on ritual, angels and the saints. The ensemble rides the rapids of Stein's fascinated repetition, using religion's iconography, dance and an eclectic set of a cappella holy music from throughout the ages; music by Gregorian monks, Handel, Byrd, and others, featuring a choral version of "i would die 4 u" by Prince.

Running time: 60 minutes.

This production is available for touring.